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Release Date:
Friday, September 18, 2015 Limited
brief strong language, some sexual content and historical smoking
Plot: What's the story about?
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 Details, The Boss Baby
Lily Rabe ... Joan
Downtown Owl, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
Liev Schreiber ... Boris Spassky
Asteroid City, Salt
Conrad Pla ... Carmine Nigro
Casino Jack
Memory, Black Mass
Shirley, Trumbo
Cold Brook, Smile
Who's making Pawn Sacrifice: Crew List
A look at the Pawn Sacrifice behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ed Zwick last directed Trial by Fire and Love and Other Drugs. The film's writer Steven Knight last wrote Spencer and The Lost Symbol (series).
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Production: What we know about Pawn Sacrifice?
Key Facts
- Follows famed and troubled American chess champion Bobby Fischer.
- Based on the true story of Bobby Fischer.
Filming Timeline
- 2015 - February: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2013 - October: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Being prepped to begin production in late 2013.
- 2012 - August: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Being prepped to begin production in early 2013.
- 2010 - February: The film was set to Announced status.
Pawn Sacrifice Release Date: When was the film released?
Pawn Sacrifice was a Limited release in 2015 on Friday, September 18, 2015. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including Black Mass, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials and Captive.
As a Limited release, Pawn Sacrifice will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Pawn Sacrifice DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Pawn Sacrifice was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 .