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11 August 1993 (USA) moreTagline:
Every journey begins with a single move.Plot:
A prepubescent chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 6 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Ben Kingsley (From The AV Club. 6 August 2008, 9:03 PM, PDT)
Sydney Pollack Dies at 73
(From IMDb News. 27 May 2008, 4:12 AM, PDT)
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Big movie, in a small package moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Max Pomeranc | ... | Josh Waitzkin | |
| Joe Mantegna | ... | Fred Waitzkin | |
| Joan Allen | ... | Bonnie Waitzkin | |
| Ben Kingsley | ... | Bruce Pandolfini | |
| Laurence Fishburne | ... | Vinnie | |
| Michael Nirenberg | ... | Jonathan Poe | |
| Robert Stephens | ... | Poe's Teacher | |
| David Paymer | ... | Kalev | |
| Hal Scardino | ... | Morgan | |
| Vasek Simek | ... | Russian Park Player | |
| William H. Macy | ... | Tunafish Father | |
| Dan Hedaya | ... | Tournament Director | |
| Laura Linney | ... | School Teacher | |
| Anthony Heald | ... | Fighting Parent | |
| Steven Randazzo | ... | Man of Many Signals |
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Rated PG for thematic elements.Parents Guide:
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110 min | Canada:93 min (Ontario)Country:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:L | Canada:PG (Ontario) | South Korea:12 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Chile:TE | Spain:T | UK:PG | USA:PG | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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The real Bruce Pandolfini is very different from the character Ben Kingsley plays. Pandolfini is actually a Brooklynite with a mustache, glasses, and curly brown hair, and he is reported to have a very friendly, soft-spoken demeanor. In fact, Pandolfini can be seen in a cameo role in the movie; he is a kibitzer when Ben Kingsley goes to see Josh in Washington Square; thus, Pandolfini tells "Pandolfinni" that Josh is a "young Fischer." Josh Waitzkin is quick to point out that the portrayal in the film is fiction, and should not be confused with reality. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: Josh hits the clock button at the start of his match with Jonathan, but in the next shot the button on his side is still raised. moreFAQ
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This is such a great film! And there is more than one reason why I believe this.
First of all, Ben Kingsley is one of my favorite actors. And this movie(along with "Sneakers", "Death and the Maiden", "Twelfth Night", and "Sexy Beast"), really helps me believe that. And I believe that this is one of his best characters, and best films.
As far as Max Pomeranc's acting is concerned...wonderful. Even today I can't think of a kid who's had a better performance. Truly good acting. And sadly for his short lived career, I'd have to say he was in his prime there.
The creativity in this film is awesome! My favorite scene is when Bruce(Kingsley) is teaching Josh(Pomerac) the dynamics of chess, and when the camera flips back and forth between the chess pieces, each time building up the conversation, and going up the ladder of significant pieces. Powerful scene, with powerful lessons.
I also enjoy that if you don't have much of an interest in chess, that it still keeps you capitvated. I wasn't as interested in chess until I saw this movie. And I'm even more interested in film (I thought that I couldn't be more interested).
And finally...the score. I love James Horner. And this is one of the reasons why. Along with "Sneakers", "Braveheart", and many other Horner scores, I find it makes the movie that much better.
Truly a movie to remember always.