Pawn Sacrifice

12
1h 55m
2015
6.748 /10 (1,010)

On the board he fought the Cold War. In his mind he fought his madness.

Overview

American chess champion Bobby Fischer prepares for a legendary match-up against Russian Boris Spassky.

Country : United States of America
Languages : Pусский, English
Released Date: 2015-09-16

Top Billed Cast

Tobey Maguire

Bobby Fischer

Peter Sarsgaard

Father Bill Lombardy

Liev Schreiber

Boris Spassky

Michael Stuhlbarg

Paul Marshall

Lily Rabe

Joan Fischer

Sophie Nélisse

Young Joan

Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick

Teen Bobby Fischer

Conrad Pla

Carmine Nigro

Aiden Lovekamp

Young Bobby Fischer

Evelyne Brochu

Donna

Robin Weigert

Regina Fischer

Andreas Apergis

Uncle Paul

Katie Bird Nolan

Maria

Ilia Volok

KGB Agent

Peter Janov

KGB Agent

Spiro Malandrakis

Reporter

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