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as Boris Spassky : The disciplined Soviet world champion.

The film features a star-studded cast bringing these historical figures to life: Pawn Sacrifice (2014)2014

as Paul Marshall : Fischer's lawyer and manager. Lily Rabe as Joan Fischer : Bobby’s older sister. Key Themes and Plot Points Pawn Sacrifice (2014) - IMDb as Boris Spassky : The disciplined Soviet world champion

as Bobby Fischer : The American prodigy struggling with mental instability and immense public pressure. Key Themes and Plot Points Pawn Sacrifice (2014)

as William Lombardy : A Catholic priest and chess grandmaster who served as Fischer's second.

is a 2014 biographical drama that chronicles the life of American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer , focusing on his legendary 1972 World Chess Championship match against Soviet grandmaster Boris Spassky . Set against the high stakes of the Cold War , the film explores the intersection of genius and the creeping paranoia that consumed Fischer's mind. Core Details Release Date: September 16, 2015 (USA). Director: Edward Zwick. Writer: Steven Knight. Budget: $19 million. Box Office: ~$5 million worldwide. Cast and Characters