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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:film
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gptkbp:awards
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Nominated for 1 Academy Award
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
Nominated for 2 Golden Globe Awards
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:book
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gptkbp:based_on_work
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gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_Teaches_Chess
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gptkbp:box_office
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$5.5 million
Limited release.
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gptkbp:budget
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$2 million
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Fred_Waitzkin
gptkb:Boris_Spassky
gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Josh_Waitzkin
Bruce Pandolfini
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Josh's journey.
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gptkbp:character_development
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Focus on protagonist's growth.
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gptkbp:cinematography
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Visual storytelling.
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gptkbp:cinematography_by
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gptkb:Robby_Müller
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Positive reviews from critics.
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gptkbp:criticism
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Positive audience reception.
Critically acclaimed.
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Increased interest in chess.
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:Steven_Zaillian
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
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gptkbp:edited_by
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Geraldine Peroni
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gptkbp:film
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Independent film.
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gptkbp:film_awards
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Various nominations.
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gptkbp:film_editing
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Pacing and tension.
Adapted from a book.
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gptkbp:film_festival
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gptkb:Sundance_Film_Festival
Film festivals.
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gptkbp:film_length
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Character's acceptance of self.
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gptkbp:film_score
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Orchestral music.
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gptkbp:film_technique
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Character-driven narrative.
Dramatic storytelling.
Influenced chess education.
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:New_York_City
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gptkbp:filmography
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Internal and external struggles.
Explores themes of pressure and competition.
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:drama
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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VHS, DVD, Blu-ray
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Searching for Bobby Fischer
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gptkbp:influenced
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Chess movies
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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Chess culture
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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Real-life chess players.
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:language_spoken
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Memorable lines.
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gptkbp:legacy
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Considered a classic chess film.
Influential in chess culture.
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:James_Horner
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gptkbp:notable_film
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Features real chess games.
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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“ The only way to win is to play.”
“ You have to be willing to lose.”
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gptkbp:plot
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A young chess prodigy is pushed by his father to succeed.
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gptkbp:produced_by
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gptkb:Robert_M._Young
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gptkbp:rating
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gptkb:PG
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gptkbp:release_date
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August 11, 1993
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gptkbp:release_format
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Theatrical release
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gptkbp:released
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gptkb:1993
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gptkbp:runtime
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110 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Steven_Zaillian
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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James Horner's score.
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:Max_Pomeranc
gptkb:Laurie_Metcalf
gptkb:Joe_Mantegna
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gptkbp:symbolism
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Chess pieces represent life choices.
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gptkbp:themes
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Family dynamics.
Chess as a metaphor.
Child prodigy.
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gptkbp:video_output
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Cult following.
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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