You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat
Synopsis
This oddball counterculture comedy/drama follows Zalman King through a series of kooky misadventures while he searches for his life's purpose in New York City.
Top Cast
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Zalman King
Carter Fields
Allen Garfield
Herby Moss
Suzette Green
Susan
Richard Pryor
Wino
Robert Downey Sr.
Head of Ad Agency
Liz Torres
Singer in Men's Room
Roz Kelly
Girl in Park
Karen Ludwig
Erica
Billy Cunningham
Fat Lady
Ruth Locke
Carter's Mother
Daisy Locke
Old Woman
Stan Gottlieb
Fellestrio
Peter Locke
Shoe Thief / Purse Snatcher
Chick Kozloff
Mooner
Michael Sullivan
Man on Toilet
Steve Landesberg
Men's Room Attendant
Tommy Cerafice
Boy in Men's Room
Eric Krupnik
Hood in Group Therapy
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Locke
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Locke
- Original Score
- Walter Becker, Donald Fagen, Denny Dias
- Original Title
- You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Locke
Peter Locke
Walter Becker, Donald Fagen, Denny Dias
Steve Bower
Wes Craven
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Locke
Director
Wes Craven
Editor
Walter Becker
Original Music Composer
Donald Fagen
Original Music Composer
Peter Locke
Screenplay
Steve Bower
Director of Photography
Denny Dias
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat
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What is You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat about?
This oddball counterculture comedy/drama follows Zalman King through a series of kooky misadventures while he searches for his life's purpose in New York City.
Who directed You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat?
You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat was directed by Peter Locke.
Who stars in You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat?
The principal cast of You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat includes Zalman King, Allen Garfield, Suzette Green, Richard Pryor, Robert Downey Sr..
When was You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat released and how long is it?
You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat was composed by Walter Becker, Donald Fagen, Denny Dias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat?
You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).