Bobby Fischer Against the World

Nan
1h 33m
2011
6.9 /10 (120)

Overview

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

Country : United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2011-06-06

Top Billed Cast

Bobby Fischer

Himself (archive footage)

Henry Kissinger

Himself

Harry Benson

self

Garry Kasparov

self

Judit Polgar

Self

Larry Evans

Self

Asa Hoffmann

Self

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