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Knights of the South Bronx

  • TV Movie
  • 20052005
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.1K
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Knights of the South Bronx (2005)
Drama
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... Read allA 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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Allen Hughes
  • Writers
    • Jamal Joseph(teleplay)
    • Dianne Houston(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Ted Danson
    • Malcolm David Kelley
    • Brian Markinson
  • Director
    • Allen Hughes
  • Writers
    • Jamal Joseph(teleplay)
    • Dianne Houston(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Ted Danson
    • Malcolm David Kelley
    • Brian Markinson
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    • 12User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Ted Danson in Knights of the South Bronx (2005)
    Malcolm David Kelley and Antonio Ortiz in Knights of the South Bronx (2005)
    Malcolm David Kelley in Knights of the South Bronx (2005)
    Malcolm David Kelley in Knights of the South Bronx (2005)
    Knights of the South Bronx (2005)

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    Ted Danson
    Ted Danson
    • Richard Mason
    Malcolm David Kelley
    Malcolm David Kelley
    • Jimmy Washington
    Brian Markinson
    Brian Markinson
    • Arnie
    Kate Vernon
    Kate Vernon
    • Pat
    Yves Beneche
    Yves Beneche
    • MD
    • (as Yves Michel-Beneche)
    Yucini Diaz
    • Renee Soto
    Antonio Ortiz
    Antonio Ortiz
    • Dawson Sosa
    Eugene Clark
    Eugene Clark
    • Gene
    Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer
    • Kenya Russell
    Clifton Powell
    Clifton Powell
    • Cokey
    Devon Bostick
    Devon Bostick
    • Darren Mason
    Sandi Ross
    Sandi Ross
    • Pnicipal Nettie Weston
    Jason Burke
    • Peach
    Michael Anthony Rawlins
    Michael Anthony Rawlins
    • Lucien Dennis
    Raven Dauda
    Raven Dauda
    • Brenda
    Karen LeBlanc
    Karen LeBlanc
    • Dolly
    Philip Akin
    • Asst. Princpal Allen Hill
    Joan Gregson
    Joan Gregson
    • Elderly Rich Woman
    • Director
      • Allen Hughes
    • Writers
      • Jamal Joseph(teleplay) (story)
      • Dianne Houston(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      It took producer Diane Nabatoff 5 years to get this movie made.
    • Goofs
      During Dawson's first tournament game, two different chess clocks are used: a tan BHB and a dark brown USCF
    • Quotes

      Parent: Which kid is yours?

      Richard: All the black and Puerto Rican ones.

    User reviews12

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    7/10
    Pleasant enough -- no surprises.
    The genre of "inspired and unusual teachers who impact the lives of their students" goes back at least to "Goodbye Mr. Chips" (1939) and perhaps farther than that. Many of us still remember our reactions to "To Sir, With Love" (1967) and "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" (1969). The present effort, based on the founding of "Chess in the Schools" by David MacEnulty, doesn't rank with these "greats," but it's a respectable sentiment piece and makes up for its formulaic plot to some extent with notably excellent acting. I think Ted Danson is generally underrated, and his performance here is skillful and convincing. I don't know what the real-life MacEnulty was like, but I can imagine him being just about like Danson's portrayal. The five young people who constitute the "Knights" chess team are the heart of this movie, and all are serious actors, though a bit long-in-the-tooth to be in the fourth grade. One gets so accustomed to that misrepresentation, especially in American films, that it goes almost unnoticed. If you watch enough movies, you start to wonder why the real kids you know are so LITTLE! Anyway, this is a not-bad film with a good story to tell, and it won't give anybody nightmares.
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    • Dec 7, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 6, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chessmates
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • A+E Networks
      • Tiara Blu Films
      • Fox Television Studios
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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