Search - Searching for Bobby Fischer on DVD

MPAA Rating: PG Content Advisory: Excellent For Children Movie Release: 1993 DVD Release: 07/11/2000 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Edition: Special Collection Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 49 mins Studio: Paramount Members Wishing: 26 Genres: Drama, Docudrama, Childhood Drama

Searching for Bobby Fischer was inspired by the life of chess prodigy Josh Waitzkin, as written by his father Fred Waitzkin. Josh (Max Pomeranc) is a "regular kid" who begins evincing signs of being a genius at chess. His father (Joe Mantegna) encourages this, hoping that it won't fundamentally change his son's healthy outlook on life. But Josh is taken under the wing of cold-blooded chess instructor Bruce Pandolfini (Ben Kingsley), who indoctrinates the boy in the "Bobby Fischer" strategy. Unfortunately, Pandolfini emphasizes all of Fischer's negative traits, especially his contempt for his opponents. Josh is in danger throughout the film of sacrificing his essential decency, but in a rousing conclusion, the boy is able to successfully blend ruthless competition with good sportsmanship. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Joe Mantegna - Fred Waitzkin
Max Pomeranc - Josh Waitzkin
Joan Allen - Bonnie Waitzkin
Ben Kingsley - Bruce Pandolfini
Laurence Fishburne - Vinnie

Searching for Bobby Fischer has been given a letterboxed transfer to disc at the aspect ratio of 1.85:1, which has been enhanced for anamorphic playback on 16 x 9 monitors. The original English-language soundtrack has been made available in two mixes, one in Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround, while a French dubbed track in Dolby Digital Surround is also included; closed captions and subtitles in English are also featured. No additional bonus material appears on this edition. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide