Bobby Fischer Against the World
The first documentary feature to explore the tragic and bizarre life of the late chess master Bobby Fischer.
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About Bobby Fischer Against the World
Bobby Fischer Against the World is a 2011 English-language documentary and drama film directed by Liz Garbus. The cast is led by Bobby Fischer, Henry Kissinger, Harry Benson. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings.
Bobby Fischer Against the World was produced by Moxie Firecracker Films, LM Media Production, and HBO Documentary Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on June 6, 2011, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Liz Garbus
- Release date
- June 6, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Moxie Firecracker Films, LM Media Production, HBO Documentary Films
Bobby Fischer Against the World cast & crew
Bobby Fischer Against the World was directed by Liz Garbus.
The cast features Bobby Fischer as Himself (archive footage), Henry Kissinger as Himself, Harry Benson as Self, Garry Kasparov as Self, Judit Polgar as Self, and Larry Evans as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Robert Chappell and it was produced by Liz Garbus and Stanley F. Buchthal.
Is Bobby Fischer Against the World worth watching?
Bobby Fischer Against the World holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 125 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and drama, Bobby Fischer Against the World is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Bobby Fischer Against the World
Bobby Fischer
Himself (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger
Himself
Harry Benson
Self
Garry Kasparov
Self
Judit Polgar
Self
Larry Evans
Self
Asa Hoffmann
Self
Mikhail Tal
Self (archive footage)
Anatoli Karpov
Self (archive footage)
Boris Spassky
Self (archive footage)
Bobby Fischer Against the World — FAQs
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▸What language is Bobby Fischer Against the World in?
Bobby Fischer Against the World is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bobby Fischer Against the World?
Bobby Fischer Against the World runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Bobby Fischer Against the World rated?
Bobby Fischer Against the World is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 125 ratings.
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