The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

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The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

"Only the strong Rise Above."

2013

1h 48m

7.1(87 votes)

Drama

Overview

Coming of age story about two inner city youths, who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the authorities.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Skylan Brooks

Mister

Acting

Ethan Dizon

Pete

Acting

Jennifer Hudson

Gloria

Acting

Jordin Sparks

Alice

Acting

Anthony Mackie

Kris

Acting

Jeffrey Wright

Henry

Acting

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Sergeant Pike

Acting

Michael Chmiel

Clerk

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