The Mighty Pawns

Nan
0h 57m
1987
6 /10 (1)

Overview

Inner city kids are given new direction when they are convinced to join the school chess team.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1987-02-14

Top Billed Cast

Alfonso Ribeiro

Frank

Rosalind Cash

Mrs. Robinson

Paul Winfield

Mr. Wright

Terence Knox

Steve Grenowski

Shawn Harrison

Tiny

Desreta Jackson

Lucy

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