Review of Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) by Mark C — 28 Feb 2013

One of my favorite movies. Good story, feel good movie and based on a true story. Love it!

This review of Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) was written by Mark C on 28 Feb 2013.

Searching for Bobby Fischer has generally received very positive reviews.

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