11 Mar 2009
Hilde
A biography of Hildegard Knef, one of Germany's biggest post-war stars.
Pawn Sacrifice
On the board he fought the Cold War. In his mind he fought his madness.
American chess champion Bobby Fischer prepares for a legendary match-up against Russian Boris Spassky.
Top Billed Cast
Tobey Maguire Bobby Fischer
Peter Sarsgaard Father Bill Lombardy
Liev Schreiber Boris Spassky
Michael Stuhlbarg Paul Marshall
Lily Rabe Joan Fischer
Sophie Nélisse Young Joan
Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick Teen Bobby Fischer
Conrad Pla Carmine Nigro
Aiden Lovekamp Young Bobby Fischer
Evelyne Brochu Donna
Robin Weigert Regina Fischer
Andreas Apergis Uncle Paul
Katie Bird Nolan Maria
Ilia Volok KGB Agent
Peter Janov KGB Agent
Spiro Malandrakis Reporter
Arthur Holden Party Guest #3
Raphael Grosz-Harvey Donald Byrne
John Maclaren Theodore Tremblay
Vitali Makarov Yovanovic
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