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Bobby Fischer Against the World (2011)

Movie ★ 6.8 93 min

Documentary Drama

The first documentary feature to explore the tragic and bizarre life of the late chess master Bobby Fischer.

Liz Garbus Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 6, 2011
Runtime
93 min
Rating
PG
Box office
$90,511
IMDb
tt1777551
Language
Studio
Moxie Firecracker Films, LM Media Production,

Themes

Cast

Bobby Fischer Bobby Fischer Himself (archive footage) Henry Kissinger Henry Kissinger Himself Harry Benson Harry Benson Self Garry Kasparov Garry Kasparov Self Judit Polgar Judit Polgar Self Larry Evans Self Asa Hoffmann Self Mikhail Tal Mikhail Tal Self (archive footage) Anatoli Karpov Anatoli Karpov Self (archive footage) Boris Spassky Self (archive footage)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bobby Fischer Against the World about?
The first documentary feature to explore the tragic and bizarre life of the late chess master Bobby Fischer.
Who directed Bobby Fischer Against the World?
Bobby Fischer Against the World was directed by Liz Garbus.
Who stars in Bobby Fischer Against the World?
Bobby Fischer Against the World stars Bobby Fischer, Henry Kissinger, Harry Benson, Garry Kasparov.
When was Bobby Fischer Against the World released?
Bobby Fischer Against the World is a 2011 documentary, drama film.
Where can I watch Bobby Fischer Against the World?
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