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Pawn Sacrifice(2015)
Status: Released
Date: 2015-09-16
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1024 Votes
Time: 1h 55m
On the board he fought the Cold War. In his mind he fought his madness.
Overview:
During the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire.
Languages: English, Russian.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $19,000,000.00
Revenue: $5,578,519.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Gail Katz Productions
Movie: Pawn Sacrifice
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tobey Maguire
Bobby Fischer
Peter Sarsgaard
Father Bill Lombardy
Liev Schreiber
Boris Spassky
Michael Stuhlbarg
Paul Marshall
Lily Rabe
Joan Fischer
Sophie Nélisse
Young Joan
Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
Teen Bobby Fischer
Conrad Pla
Carmine Nigro
Aiden Lovekamp
Young Bobby Fischer
Evelyne Brochu
Donna
Video Trailer Pawn Sacrifice
Video: PAWN SACRIFICE | Official HD Trailer
PAWN SACRIFICE | Official HD Trailer
PAWN SACRIFICE | "Hopelessly Patriotic" Clip
PAWN SACRIFICE | Official HD TV Spot
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PAWN SACRIFICE | Official HD Trailer - Trailer
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PAWN SACRIFICE | Official HD TV Spot - Teaser
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