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Genius. Recluse. Cold War Icon. Chess master Bobby Fischer was all this and more. The drama of Bobby Fischer's career was undeniable, from his troubled childhood to his rock star status as World Champion and Cold War poster child, to his life as a fugitive on the run. BOBBY FISCHER AGAINST THE WORLD explores one of the most infamous and mysterious characters of the 20th century.

2011 · 1h 32m
Director Liz Garbus

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Bobby Fischer Against the World

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Genius. Recluse. Cold War Icon. Chess master Bobby Fischer was all this and more. The drama of Bobby Fischer's career was undeniable, from his troubled childhood to his rock star status as World Champion and Cold War poster child, to his life as a fugitive on the run. BOBBY FISCHER AGAINST THE WORLD explores one of the most infamous and mysterious characters of the 20th century.

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Average 7.1
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Studio
HBO Documentary Films, LM Media Production, Moxie Firecracker Films
Released
2011
Run Time
1 hr 32 min
Rated
M Offensive language
Regions of Origin
United States, United Kingdom
© 2011 6464 Productions LLC

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Original Audio
English, English (United Kingdom)
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English