The Take
“Meet the brother with a badge... on the take!”
Synopsis
A policeman in New Mexico takes payoff money but still manages to go after a racketeer.
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Blaxploitation Clip: The Take (1974, starring Billy Dee Williams)
Type: Clip • Published 2017-05-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Hartford-Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Franklin Coen, Del Reisman, G.F. Newman
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- The Take
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- World Film Services
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Hartford-Davis
Franklin Coen, Del Reisman, G.F. Newman
Fred Karlin
Duke Callaghan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hartford-Davis
Director
Franklin Coen
Writer
Del Reisman
Writer
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Duke Callaghan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Take
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What is The Take about?
A policeman in New Mexico takes payoff money but still manages to go after a racketeer.
Who directed The Take?
The Take was directed by Robert Hartford-Davis.
Who stars in The Take?
The principal cast of The Take includes Billy Dee Williams, Eddie Albert, Frankie Avalon, Sorrell Booke, Tracy Reed.
When was The Take released and how long is it?
The Take was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Take?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Take was composed by Fred Karlin.
Is The Take based on a book or true story?
The Take is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "G.F. Newman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Take?
The Take holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).