Knights of the South Bronx (2005): Cast
Knights of the South Bronx is a 2005 drama directed by Allen Hughes, starring Ted Danson as Richard Mason, Keke Palmer and Devon Bostick. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Allen Hughes
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Television Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Knights of the South Bronx About?
The premise of Knights of the South Bronx without spoilers.
After a successful career in business, a man chooses to become a teacher at a struggling South Bronx school. He introduces the students to chess, using the game’s strategies to teach discipline, perseverance and broader life lessons as they grapple with the challenges of their environment.
Knights of the South Bronx Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- teacher
- chess tournament
- chess
- school
- inner city
- based on true story
- student
Knights of the South Bronx Cast & Characters
Ted Danson leads the cast as Richard Mason, with Keke Palmer as Kenya Russell and Devon Bostick as Darren Mason. Directed by Allen Hughes; 50 actors are credited in all.
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Director Allen Hughes
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Ted Danson as Richard Mason -
Keke Palmer as Kenya Russell -
Devon Bostick as Darren Mason -
Jennifer Robertson as Parent #2 (as Jenn Robertson)
Also Starring in Knights of the South Bronx
· 46 more- Eugene Clark Gene
- Clifton Powell Cokey
- Philip Akin Assistant Principal Allen Hill
- Kate Vernon Pat
- Brian Markinson Arnie
- Craig Eldridge Cop #1
- Sandi Ross Principal Nettie Weston
- Alex Karzis Kasparov (uncredited)
- Raven Dauda Brenda
- Karen LeBlanc Dolly
- Joan Gregson Elderly Rich Woman
- Brendan Price Dawson’s Opponent
- Brad Borbridge Player #3
- Michael Hanrahan Tournament Official
- Kedar Brown Cop #2 (as Kedar)
- David Clement Gnarly Old Player
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- Malcolm David Kelley Jimmy
- Cameron Ansell Jimmy’s Opponent
- Geri Hall Tournament Player (uncredited)
- Alessandra Cannito Renee’s Opponent
- Michael Anthony Rawlins Lucien Dennis
- David Macniven Kasparov’s Manager (uncredited)
- Antonio Ortiz Dawson Sosa
- Eric Weinthal Coach
- Mark Whelan Tournament Official
- Jeff Christensen Bike Shop Owner
- Costin Manu Player #2
- Spencer Van Wyck Dawson’s Opponent
- Michael Segovia Jimmy’s Opponent (uncredited)
- Tom Slater Tournament Official
- Shemar Charles Kid #1 (uncredited)
- Yves Beneche MD (as Yves Michel-Beneche)
- Alex Scrymgeour Parent (uncredited)
- Jason Burke Peach
- Melissa Marie Peters Terry (as Melissa Peters)
- Jee-Yun Lee Reporter
- Yucini Diaz Renee Soto
- Nicholas Carpenter Dawson’s Opponent #2
- Gabe Bettio Parent #1
- Scott Paterson Ballplayer (as Scott M. Paterson)
- Stephen Suckling Jimmy’s Opponent #2
- Gary Gerbrandt MD’s Opponent
- Quincy Nanatakyi Peach Thug #1
- Brandon Bally Peach Thug #2
- Madison Lindstrom School Girl (uncredited)
- Manny Sobral Boxer (uncredited)
Cars in Knights of the South Bronx
10 cars on screen, including the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2005 Pontiac Pursuit.
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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Minor role -
2005 Pontiac Pursuit Minor role -
1996 Chevrolet Express Background role -
1994 Dodge Caravan Background role
Knights of the South Bronx Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Das Spiel des Lebens” and “Los caballeros del sur del Bronx”.
- Also known as
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- Das Spiel des Lebens
- Los caballeros del sur del Bronx
- Scacco matto nel Bronx
- Рицари от южен Бронкс
- Рыцари Южного Бронкса
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Knights of the South Bronx FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Knights of the South Bronx, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Knights of the South Bronx?
Knights of the South Bronx runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Knights of the South Bronx released?
Knights of the South Bronx was released on December 6, 2005.
Who directed Knights of the South Bronx?
Knights of the South Bronx was directed by Allen Hughes.
More films by Allen Hughes Who is in the cast of Knights of the South Bronx?
Knights of the South Bronx stars Ted Danson as Richard Mason, Keke Palmer as Kenya Russell and Devon Bostick as Darren Mason, among 50 credited actors.
Does Knights of the South Bronx have a post-credit scene?
No. Knights of the South Bronx has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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