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Cast & Crew

Edward Zwick
Director
Liev Schreiber
As Boris Spassky
Arthur Holden
As Party Guest #3
Peter Sarsgaard
As Father Bill Lombardy
Ellen David
As Party Guest #1 (Fischer Apt.)
Richard Jutras
As Referee - Santa Monica
Tobey Maguire
As Bobby Fischer
Roc LaFortune
As Official (Soviet Accres.)

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"Pawn Sacrifice" is a historical drama thriller that tells the story of American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer's legendary match against Russian Boris Spassky in 1972, during the height of the Cold War. As Fischer prepares for the match, he becomes increasingly obsessed with defeating the Soviets and begins to question his own sanity. Meanwhile, the US government closely monitors and supports his progress, seeing him as a symbol of American excellence. The film explores the psychological and political tensions surrounding the match, which became a global sensation and captivated audiences worldwide. With its strong cast, including Tobey Maguire and Liev Schreiber, "Pawn Sacrifice" offers a gripping portrayal of genius, obsession, and rebellion against authority.

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Pawn Sacrifice was released in theaters on September 18, 2015.