Life of a King
“The endgame is the only thing that'll set you free.”
Synopsis
The true story of one man's mission to give inner city kids of Washington DC something he never had - a future. After being incarcerated for eighteen years, Eugene Brown established the Big Chair Chess Club to get kids off the streets and working towards lives they never believed they were capable of. This is his inspirational story.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-19
Top Cast
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Cuba Gooding Jr.
Eugene Brown
Malcolm M. Mays
Tahime
Kevin Hendricks
Peanut
Alani iLongwe
Clifton
LisaGay Hamilton
Sheila King
Dennis Haysbert
Searcy
Rachae Amber Thomas
Katrina
Richard T. Jones
Perry
Paula Jai Parker
Gina Sanders
Jaida - Iman Benjamin
Rhonda
Rickey Brown
Erik
Pepi Sonuga
Michelle
Jordan Calloway
Marco
Lyn Alicia Henderson
Ms. Gadbaw
Glenn Fontane
Lucas
Derrick L. McMillon
Billy West
J.D. Walsh
Fritz
Hammerton Killick
Derek
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jake Goldberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Jake Goldberger, David Scott, Dan Wetzel
- Original Score
- Eric V. Hachikian
- Original Title
- Life of a King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jake Goldberger
Jake Goldberger, David Scott, Dan Wetzel
Eric V. Hachikian
Mark Schwartzbard
Julie Garcés
Tatiana Kelly, Jim Young
Department Leadership Roster
Jake Goldberger
Director
Tatiana Kelly
Producer
Jim Young
Producer
Mark Schwartzbard
Director of Photography
Jake Goldberger
Writer
David Scott
Writer
Dan Wetzel
Writer
Julie Garcés
Editor
Eric V. Hachikian
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life of a King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life of a King about?
The true story of one man's mission to give inner city kids of Washington DC something he never had - a future. After being incarcerated for eighteen years, Eugene Brown established the Big Chair Chess Club to get kids off the streets and working towards lives they never believed they were capable of. This is his inspirational story.
Who directed Life of a King?
Life of a King was directed by Jake Goldberger.
Who stars in Life of a King?
The principal cast of Life of a King includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Malcolm M. Mays, Kevin Hendricks, Alani iLongwe, LisaGay Hamilton.
When was Life of a King released and how long is it?
Life of a King was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Life of a King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life of a King was composed by Eric V. Hachikian.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Life of a King?
Life of a King holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).