Bobby Fischer Against the World(2011)
Bobby Fischer Against the World Synopsis
The first documentary feature to explore the tragic and bizarre life of the late chess master Bobby Fischer.
Bobby Fischer Against the World (2011) is a documentary and drama film directed by Liz Garbus, released on June 6, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Bobby Fischer, Henry Kissinger, Harry Benson and Garry Kasparov. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 129 ratings.
- Director:
- Liz Garbus
- Producers:
- Stanley F. Buchthal, Rory Kennedy, Liz Garbus
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Chappell
- Production:
- Moxie Firecracker Films, LM Media Production, HBO Documentary Films
- Revenue:
- $90,511
- Status:
- Released
Bobby Fischer Against the World (2011) Trailer
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Bobby Fischer Against the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bobby Fischer
as Himself (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger
as Himself
Harry Benson
as Self
Garry Kasparov
as Self
Judit Polgár
as Self
- Larry Evans
Larry Evans
as Self
- Asa Hoffmann
Asa Hoffmann
as Self
Mikhail Tal
as Self (archive footage)
Anatoli Karpov
as Self (archive footage)
- Boris Spassky
Boris Spassky
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Liz Garbus, produced by Stanley F. Buchthal, Rory Kennedy and Liz Garbus.
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Bobby Fischer Against the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 129 ratings.
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Bobby Fischer Against the World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bobby Fischer Against the World online?
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Bobby Fischer Against the World (2011) is available to stream on Foxtel Now and DocPlay, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV and Beamafilm. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bobby Fischer Against the World?
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The main cast of Bobby Fischer Against the World (2011) includes Bobby Fischer, Henry Kissinger, Harry Benson, Garry Kasparov and Judit Polgár. The film was directed by Liz Garbus. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bobby Fischer Against the World released?
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Bobby Fischer Against the World was released on June 6, 2011 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Bobby Fischer Against the World worth watching?
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Bobby Fischer Against the World (2011) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 129 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bobby Fischer Against the World?
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