Pawn Sacrifice
2015 · 1h 55m · Drama, Thriller · United States of America · Rated PG-13 (US)
On the board he fought the Cold War. In his mind he fought his madness.
During the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire.
Directed by
Edward ZwickWritten by
Steven Knight6.7Smart score
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