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The Mighty Pawns

The Mighty Pawns

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The Mighty Pawns

1987

0h 57m

7.0(2 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

Acting

Alfonso Ribeiro

Frank

Alfonso Ribeiro

Acting

Rosalind Cash

Mrs. Robinson

Rosalind Cash

Acting

Paul Winfield

Mr. Wright

Paul Winfield

Acting

Terence Knox

Steve Grenowski

Terence Knox

Acting

Shawn Harrison

Tiny

Shawn Harrison

Acting

Desreta Jackson

Lucy

Desreta Jackson

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