Knights of the South Bronx
“It's All In the Moves You Make”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Ted Danson
Richard Mason
Malcolm David Kelley
Jimmy
Brian Markinson
Arnie
Kate Vernon
Pat
Yves Beneche
MD (as Yves Michel-Beneche)
Yucini Diaz
Renee Soto
Antonio Ortiz
Dawson Sosa
Eugene Clark
Gene
Keke Palmer
Kenya Russell
Clifton Powell
Cokey
Devon Bostick
Darren Mason
Sandi Ross
Principal Nettie Weston
Jason Burke
Peach
Michael Anthony Rawlins
Lucien Dennis
Raven Dauda
Brenda
Karen LeBlanc
Dolly
Philip Akin
Assistant Principal Allen Hill
Joan Gregson
Elderly Rich Woman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allen Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- Jamal Joseph, Dianne Houston
- Original Score
- Stephen Endelman
- Original Title
- Knights of the South Bronx
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Fox Television Studios, Tiara Blu Films, A+E Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allen Hughes
Jamal Joseph, Dianne Houston
Stephen Endelman
Derick V. Underschultz
Conrad M. Gonzalez
John M. Eckert
Department Leadership Roster
Allen Hughes
Director
Franco De Cotiis
Production Design
Jamal Joseph
Writer
Derick V. Underschultz
Director of Photography
Conrad M. Gonzalez
Editor
Barbara Somerville
Costume Design
John M. Eckert
Producer
Stephen Endelman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knights of the South Bronx
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What is Knights of the South Bronx about?
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.
Who directed Knights of the South Bronx?
Knights of the South Bronx was directed by Allen Hughes.
Who stars in Knights of the South Bronx?
The principal cast of Knights of the South Bronx includes Ted Danson, Malcolm David Kelley, Brian Markinson, Kate Vernon, Yves Beneche.
When was Knights of the South Bronx released and how long is it?
Knights of the South Bronx was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Knights of the South Bronx?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Knights of the South Bronx was composed by Stephen Endelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Knights of the South Bronx?
Knights of the South Bronx holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).