# Life of a King (2013)

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**Runtime**: 101 min
**Genres**: Drama
**Directed by**: Jake Goldberger
**Written by**: Jake Goldberger, David Scott, Dan Wetzel
**Starring**: Cuba Gooding Jr., Malcolm M. Mays, Kevin Hendricks, Alani iLongwe, LisaGay Hamilton, Dennis Haysbert

> *The endgame is the only thing that'll set you free.*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

A retired bank robber turned chess mentor discovers teenagers who’ll never crack a textbook. He teaches them the board instead. An underdog coach in a hoodie turns long shots into checkmates.

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