The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
14 audience votes
Key crew
- Allen HughesDirector
- Jamal JosephWriter
- Stephen EndelmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ted DansonRichard Mason
- Malcolm David KelleyJimmy
- Brian MarkinsonArnie
- Kate VernonPat
- Yves BenecheMD (as Yves Michel-Beneche)
- Yucini DiazRenee Soto
- Antonio OrtizDawson Sosa
- Eugene ClarkGene
- Keke PalmerKenya Russell
- Clifton PowellCokey
- Devon BostickDarren Mason
- Sandi RossPrincipal Nettie Weston
Themes
chessschool teacherbronx, new york city