Bobby Fischer Against the World

2011 1h 33m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 129

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Synopsis

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

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bobby Fischer
Himself (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger
Himself
Harry Benson
Self
Garry Kasparov
Self
Judit Polgár
Self
Larry Evans
Self
Asa Hoffmann
Self
Mikhail Tal
Self (archive footage)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Liz Garbus
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Liz Garbus, shot by Robert Chappell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Karen Schmeer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Bobby Fischer and Henry Kissinger and Harry Benson carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1777551 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Liz Garbus directs. Robert Chappell behind the camera. Karen Schmeer cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 15 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Liz Garbus, shot by Robert Chappell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Karen Schmeer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Bobby Fischer and Henry Kissinger and Harry Benson carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1777551 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 9 themes, including "sports", "obsession", "child prodigy", "chess champion".