A prepubescent chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
| Max Pomeranc | Josh Waitzkin | |
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Joe Mantegna | Fred Waitzkin |
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Joan Allen | Bonnie Waitzkin |
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Ben Kingsley | Bruce Pandolfini |
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Laurence Fishburne | Vinnie |
| Michael Nirenberg | Jonathan Poe | |
| Robert Stephens | Poe's Teacher | |
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David Paymer | Kalev |
| Hal Scardino | Morgan | |
| Vasek Simek | Russian Park Player | |
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William H. Macy | Tunafish Father |
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Dan Hedaya | Tournament Director |
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Laura Linney | School Teacher |
Camera |
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| Conrad L. Hall | Director of Photography |
Directing |
| Steven Zaillian | Director |
Writing |
| Fred Waitzkin | Novel |