Page One: “Searching for Bobby Fischer” (1993)

Screenplay by Steven Zaillian, book by Fred Waitzkin

A trailer for the movie:

This is a wonderful movie written by the super talented screenwriter Steve Zaillian. He also directed the film.

You may download the screenplay here.

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