Bobby Fischer Against the World

Bobby Fischer Against the World 2011

7.5/10

NETFLIX Rating : 3.8

IMDB Rating : 7.4

FD Smart Rating : 7.5

Synopsis : Filmmaker Liz Garbus reveals the dark side of one of the most enigmatic of 20th century personalities: world champion chess prodigy Bobby Fischer.

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Anguilla , Bermuda , British Indian Ocean Territory , Cayman Islands , Falkland Islands (Malvinas) , Gibraltar , Guernsey , Ireland , Isle of Man , Jersey , Montserrat , Pitcairn , Russia , Saint Helena , South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands , Turks and Caicos Islands , Virgin Islands, British

Actors:

Bobby Fischer , David Edmonds , Anthony Saidy , Susan Polgar , Russell Targ

Languages:

English , English [Original]

Subtitles:

English

Genres:

Documentary, Biography, History, Sport

Release Date:

2011

Run Time:

1h29m

Maturity Rating:

Suitable for 12 years and over

'Bobby Fischer Against the World' is a documentary feature exploring the tragic and bizarre life of the late chess master Bobby Fischer. The drama of Bobby Fischer's career was undeniable, from his troubled childhood, to his rock star status as World Champion and Cold War icon, to his life as a fugitive on the run. This film explores one of the most infamous and mysterious characters of the 20th century.

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