“Pawn Sacrifice” is a film produced in 2014 featuring a Biography/Drama genre. The narrative revolves around the life of chess phenom Bobby Fischer, portrayed by Tobey Maguire, who was entangled in the power struggle between the USA and Soviet Union during the Cold War. Read on to uncover more about the filming locales, alongside some quirky and behind-the-scenes facts about this acclaimed movie.
Where it Filmed?
Key shooting spots for “Pawn Sacrifice” included various distinct locations. These implicated Reykjavík in Iceland and multiple sites in Montréal, Québec, Canada – Claude-Champagne Hall at the Université de Montréal and Saint-Louis Square. Filming transpired for a duration in October 2013.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tobey Maguire | Bobby Fischer |
| Liev Schreiber | Boris Spassky |
| Michael Stuhlbarg | Paul Marshall |
| Peter Sarsgaard | Father Bill Lombardy |
| Edward Zinoviev | Efim Geller |
| Alexandre Gorchkov | Iivo Nei |
| Lily Rabe | Joan Fischer |
| Robin Weigert | Regina Fischer |
| Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick | Teenage Bobby Fischer |
| Aiden Lovekamp | Young Bobby Fischer |
| Sophie Nélisse | Young Joan Fischer |
| Evelyne Brochu | Donna |
| Conrad Pla | Carmine Nigro |
| Vitali Makarov | Ivanovich |
| Brett Watson | Lothar Schmid |
| Igor Ovadis | Russian Bookstore Owner |
| Bobo Vian | Bookstore Owner’s Wife |
| Joe Cobden | Motel Clerk |
| Brent Skagford | Businessman (Motel) |
| John Maclaren | US Chargé d’Affaire Tremblay |
| Jonathan Dubsky | Tremblay’s Aide |
| Mark Slacke | Icelandic Journalist #1 |
| Yanick Bousquet | Foreign Reporter #1 (French) |
| Shanmugasunder Chetty | Foreign Reporter #2 (East Indian) |
| Mohsen El Gharbi | Foreign Reporter #3 (Dutch) |
| Andrew Peplowski | ABC News Anchor |
| David Pryde | 50’s Reporter |
| Vito DeFilippo | Russian Opponent (Bulgaria 1967) |
| Basil McKenna | Kissing Man |
| Ellen David | Party Guest #1 (Fischer Apt.) |
| Rosa Ruby Kagan | Party Guest #2 (Fischer Apt.) |
| Arthur Holden | Party Guest #3 (Fischer Apt.) |
| Richard Jutras | Referee – Santa Monica |
| Carlo Mestroni | Reporter #2 (Vancouver) |
| Spiro Malandrakis | Reporter |
| Glen Bowser | Bus Driver |
| Zach Fraser | Long Haired Hippy |
| Raphael Grosz-Harvey | Donald Byrne |
| Alexandra Van Loon | Joan’s Daughter |
| Sam Stone | Customer – Diner |
| Ilia Volok | KGB Guy |
| Edward Yankie | President Nixon |
| Al Vandecruys | Arbiter – Bulgaria |
| Christopher de Courcy-Ireland | BBC Anchor |
| Olga Martchenko | Woman Speaking Russian |
| Al Dubois | NBC Reporter |
| Marco Verdoni | Joan’s Husband |
| François Ducharme | Bent Larsen |
| Ivan Freud | Reefer Man |
| Maurice Demers | President Brezhnev |
| Stephen Walters | Reporter |
| Norman Roy | FBI Agent |
| Muhammad Ali | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Andreas Apergis | Uncle Paul (uncredited) |
| The Beatles | Themselves (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Lesley Leichtweis Bernardi | Russian Lady (uncredited) |
| Grace Campos | Bobby Fischer Fan (uncredited) |
| Dick Cavett | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| John Chancellor | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Calin Darabut | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Kirby DeLisle | Young woman In restaurant (uncredited) |
| Bobby Fischer | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Jean-François Garceau | Chess Tournament Judge (uncredited) |
| Ignacio García-Bustelo | Spanish Reporter (uncredited) |
| John Glenn | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Lev Gorn | Russian Newscaster (uncredited) |
| Sigurbjörn Guðmundsson | Icelandic Policeman (uncredited) |
| Robert Hansen | Prime Minister Johannesson (uncredited) |
| George Harrison | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Peter Janov | KGB Agent (uncredited) |
| Samantha Kelly | Bobby Fischer Fan (uncredited) |
| John Kennedy Jr. | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Caroline Kennedy | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Jacqueline Kennedy | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| John F. Kennedy | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Nikita Khrushchev | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Norman Lehnert | German Reporter (uncredited) |
| John Lennon | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Serge Martineau | Limousine Driver (uncredited) |
| Paul McCartney | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Roger Mudd | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Richard Nixon | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Eugene Nomura | Japanese Anchorman (uncredited) |
| Victor Oni | Scorekeeper (uncredited) |
| Benoit Priest | Texan Trucker (uncredited) |
| Harry Reasoner | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Paul Rogic | KGB Agent (uncredited) |
| Gavin Scott | News Anchorman (uncredited) |
| Howard K. Smith | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| André Sogliuzzo | Henry Kissinger (uncredited) (voice) |
| Boris Spassky | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Dennis Staroselsky | (uncredited) |
| Ringo Starr | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Nathaly Thibault | Press Conference (uncredited) |
| Natalija Ugrina | Bikini Babe (uncredited) |
| Garrick Utley | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Lydia Zadel | Kissing Woman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The tale unfolds during the Cold War era, focusing on the prominent chess player, Bobby Fischer.
- The movie cast Tobey Maguire as Bobby Fischer, Liev Schreiber as Boris Spassky, and Michael Stuhlbarg as Paul Marshall.
- Edward Zwick adopted the role of the director, while Steven Knight, Stephen J. Rivele, and Christopher Wilkinson were behind the screenplay.
- The film garnered respectable reviews, receiving accolades and a nomination.
- Various roles were played by stars such as Peter Sarsgaard, Edward Zinoviev, Alexandre Gorchkov, Lily Rabe, Robin Weigert, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, and Aiden Lovekamp.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Latitude: 45.5018869
- Longitude: -73.56739189999999
- Place ID: ChIJDbdkHFQayUwR7-8fITgxTmU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Montreal, QC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Claude-Champagne Hall, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Latitude: 45.5120393
- Longitude: -73.6111179
- Place ID: ChIJ15HWh48ZyUwR7R2Wj2smSjM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Av. Claude-Champagne, Montréal, QC H2V, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Saint-Louis Square, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Latitude: 45.5169784
- Longitude: -73.56994329999999
- Place ID: ChIJf4kqQrUbyUwRdtIgHQC4eiQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Square Saint-Louis, 312 R. du Square-Saint-Louis, Montréal, QC H2X 1A5, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Iceland
- Latitude: 64.963051
- Longitude: -19.020835
- Place ID: ChIJQ2Dro1Ir0kgRmkXB5TQEim8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Iceland
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
