Josh Waitzkin is just a typical American boy interested in baseball when one day he challenges his father at chess and wins. Showing unusual precocity at the outdoor matches at Washington Square in New York City, he quickly makes friends with a hustler named Vinnie who teaches him speed chess. Josh's parents hire a renowned chess coach, Bruce, who teaches Josh the usefulness of measured planning. ...
Manufacturer: ParamountStarring: Joe Mantegna, Ben Kingsley, Max Pomeranc, Joan Allen, Laurence FishburneDirected By: Steven Zaillian
Unleash your imagination and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime with Fluke! Starring Matthew Modine, Nancy Travis, Eric Stoltz, Max Pomeranc and canine heroes Comet (TV's "Full House") and Barney (Homeward Bound 2), this heartwarming fantasy-tale promises laughter, suspense and "marvelous adventure for the whole family" (L.A. Parent). Waking up on his very first morning, Fluke a newborn ...
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew Modine, Nancy Travis, Eric Stoltz, Max PomerancDirected By: Carlo Carlei
Steve Zaillian, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Schindler's List, made his directorial debut with this critically acclaimed but little-seen drama based on the nonfiction book by Fred Waitzkin, about a father (Joe Mantegna) who discovers that his seven-year-old son (Max Pomeranc) is a genius at playing chess. The boy plays chess for fun, but when he's tutored by a former champion (Ben ...
Starring: Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, Laurence FishburneDirected By: Steven Zaillian
Manufacturer: ParamountStarring: Max Pomeranc, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, Laurence FishburneDirected By: Steven Zaillian
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew Modine, Nancy Travis, Eric Stoltz, Max PomerancDirected By: Carlo Carlei
