The Mighty Pawns
Synopsis
Inner city kids are given new direction when they are convinced to join the school chess team.
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The Mighty Pawns (1987) | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Laneuville
- Screenplay & Story
- Stewart Bird
- Original Score
- Webster Lewis
- Original Title
- The Mighty Pawns
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Laneuville
Stewart Bird
Webster Lewis
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Stewart Bird
Writer
Eric Laneuville
Director
Webster Lewis
Original Music Composer
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What is The Mighty Pawns about?
Inner city kids are given new direction when they are convinced to join the school chess team.
Who directed The Mighty Pawns?
The Mighty Pawns was directed by Eric Laneuville.
Who stars in The Mighty Pawns?
The principal cast of The Mighty Pawns includes Alfonso Ribeiro, Rosalind Cash, Paul Winfield, Terence Knox, Shawn Harrison.
When was The Mighty Pawns released and how long is it?
The Mighty Pawns was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mighty Pawns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mighty Pawns was composed by Webster Lewis.