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Release Date:
Friday, September 18, 2015 Limited Theaters
for brief strong language, some sexual content and historical smoking
Pawn Sacrifice Plot: What's it 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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Pawn Sacrifice Crew and Production Team
A look at the Pawn Sacrifice behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ed Zwick previously directed Trial by Fire, Love and Other Drugs and Blood Diamond. The film's writer Steven Knight penned Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Maria and Spencer.
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Pawn Sacrifice Production and Filming
Key Facts
- Follows famed and troubled American chess champion Bobby Fischer.
- Based on the true story of Bobby Fischer.
Pawn Sacrifice Filming Timeline
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— Pawn Sacrifice entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Being prepped to begin production in late 2013.Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Being prepped to begin production in early 2013. -
— The film entered Announced status.
Intentions to make the movie; early in development.
Pawn Sacrifice Release Date: When was the film released?
Pawn Sacrifice was released in limited theaters on . 10 other films are opening on the same date, including Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Captive and Black Mass. The movie was released in select theaters in major markets.
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