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Release Year2005
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresDrama
Votes14
DirectorAllen Hughes
WritersJamal Joseph
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsKnights of the South Bronx
About Knights of the South Bronx
A business man decides that he wants to teach school in the inner city and chooses a tough school in the South Bronx. He teaches the children how to play the game of chess, and along the way they learn a lot about life.
Directed by Allen Hughes, Knights of the South Bronx leans on a strong ensemble — Ted Danson, Malcolm David Kelley, Brian Markinson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2005.
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