Pawn Sacrifice Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 10, 2015

Pawn Sacrifice

Release Date: Friday, September 18, 2015 Limited

Director: Ed Zwick

Starring: Tobey Maguire • Lily Rabe • Liev Schreiber • Conrad Pla • Peter Sarsgaard

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 56 m

4.33 / 5.0

24% WILL SEE 76% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In a gripping true story set during the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer (Tobey Maguire) finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire. Also starring Liev Schreiber and Peter Sarsgaard, PAWN SACRIFICE chronicles Fischer's terrifying struggles with genius and madness, and the rise and fall of a kid from Brooklyn who captured the imagination of the world.

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Who stars in Pawn Sacrifice – Cast List

Tobey Maguire
... Bobby Fischer

The Great Gatsby, Labor Day
L
Lily Rabe
... Joan

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, This Ordinary Thing
Liev Schreiber
... Boris Spassky

Caught Stealing, Lee Daniels' The Butler
C
Conrad Pla
... Carmine Nigro

Casino Jack
Peter Sarsgaard
The Bride!, The Batman
Michael Stuhlbarg
Digger, After the Hunt
R
Robin Weigert
Smile, Mississippi Grind

Who is making Pawn Sacrifice – Crew List

A look at Pawn Sacrifice behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ed Zwick last helmed Trial by Fire and Love and Other Drugs. The film's writer Steven Knight last penned Maria and Spencer.

Director: Ed Zwick
Screenwriter: Steven Knight
Producers: Gail Katz
Tobey Maguire
Jenno Topping

Studios: Bleecker Street
Production Company: Gail Katz Productions
Maguire Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Pawn Sacrifice

Key Facts

Follows famed and troubled American chess champion Bobby Fischer.
Based on the true story of Bobby Fischer.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2015

Completed

Changed Pawn Sacrifice movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Being prepped to begin production in late 2013.

Aug 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Being prepped to begin production in early 2013.

Feb 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for brief strong language, some sexual content and historical smoking
Runtime: 1 hr, 56 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Pawn Sacrifice Trailers and Clips

Pawn Sacrifice

Theatrical Trailer

Pawn Sacrifice Release Date: When was the film released?

Pawn Sacrifice was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, September 18 , 2015. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Black Mass and Captive. As a limited release, Pawn Sacrifice was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.