Bobby Fischer Against the World

June. 06,2011      PG
Rating:
7.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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

Bobby Fischer as  Himself (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger as  Himself
Harry Benson as  self
Garry Kasparov as  self
Judit Polgar as  Self

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