Searching for Bobby Fischer
~Every journey begins with a single move.
Overview
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1993-08-13
Budget: $12000000
Revenue: $7266383
Runtime: 110 min
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