Pawn Sacrifice
"On the board he fought the Cold War. In his mind he fought his madness."
Originally released in 2015. Pawn Sacrifice is a thriller/drama film. directed by Edward Zwick.
Starring Tobey Maguire, Peter Sarsgaard, and Liev Schreiber
Synopsis
During the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,028 votes)
Budget
$19M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.6M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tobey Maguire
as Bobby Fischer
Peter Sarsgaard
as Father Bill Lombardy
Liev Schreiber
as Boris Spassky
Michael Stuhlbarg
as Paul Marshall
Lily Rabe
as Joan Fischer
Sophie Nélisse
as Young Joan
Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
as Teen Bobby Fischer
Conrad Pla
as Carmine Nigro
Aiden Lovekamp
as Young Bobby Fischer
Evelyne Brochu
as Donna
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $19,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,578,519
Production Companies
- Gail Katz Productions
- PalmStar Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawn Sacrifice about?
During the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire.
Who directed Pawn Sacrifice?
Pawn Sacrifice was directed by Edward Zwick.
How long is Pawn Sacrifice?
Pawn Sacrifice has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Pawn Sacrifice released?
Pawn Sacrifice was released on September 16, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pawn Sacrifice?
The main cast of Pawn Sacrifice includes Tobey Maguire, Peter Sarsgaard, Liev Schreiber, Michael Stuhlbarg, Lily Rabe.
Is Pawn Sacrifice worth watching?
Pawn Sacrifice has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,028 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.