01 Jan 2004
The King Hunt
A world-famous chess grandmaster is led into a game of psychological cat and mouse when he accepts a challenge from an overzealous fan.
The Mighty Pawns
Inner city kids are given new direction when they are convinced to join the school chess team.
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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