The Mighty Pawns

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The Mighty Pawns

1987

0h 57m

6.0(1 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

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

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6 members

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Alfonso Ribeiro

Frank

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Rosalind Cash

Mrs. Robinson

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Paul Winfield

Mr. Wright

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Terence Knox

Steve Grenowski

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Shawn Harrison

Tiny

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Desreta Jackson

Lucy

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