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The relationship between a sports writer and his 7 year old son is put to the test when the boy enters the world of championship chess.
Original Release
08/11/1993
US Release
08/11/1993
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Max Pomeranc | Josh Waitzkin |
| Joe Mantegna | Fred Waitzkin |
| Joan Allen | Bonnie Waitzkin |
| Ben Kingsley | Bruce Pandolfini |
| Laurence Fishburne | Vinnie |
| Michael Nirenberg | Jonathan Poe |
| Robert Stephens | Poe's Teacher |
| David Paymer | Kalev |
| Hal Scardino | Morgan |
| Vasek Simek | Russian Park Player |
Directors
Writers
Steven Zaillian, Fred Waitzkin
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Max Pomeranc | Josh Waitzkin |
| Joe Mantegna | Fred Waitzkin |
| Joan Allen | Bonnie Waitzkin |
| Ben Kingsley | Bruce Pandolfini |
| Laurence Fishburne | Vinnie |
| Michael Nirenberg | Jonathan Poe |
| Robert Stephens | Poe's Teacher |
| David Paymer | Kalev |
| Hal Scardino | Morgan |
| Vasek Simek | Russian Park Player |
| William H. Macy | Tunafish Father |
| Dan Hedaya | Tournament Director |
| Laura Linney | School Teacher |
| Anthony Heald | Fighting Parent |
| Steven Randazzo | Man of Many Signals |
| Chelsea Moore | Katya Waitzkin |
| Josh Mostel | Chess Club Regular |
| Josh Kornbluth | Chess Club Regular |
| Tony Shalhoub | Chess Club Member |
| Austin Pendleton | Asa Hoffman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Sydney Pollack | Executive Producer |
| William Horberg | Producer |
| Scott Rudin | Producer |
| David Wisnievitz | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1994 | Oscar | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
