Review of Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) by Angel G — 04 Sep 2010

Can't believe I never saw this film - it's honest, entertaining, and beautifully shot.

This review of Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) was written by Angel G on 04 Sep 2010.

Searching for Bobby Fischer has generally received very positive reviews.

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