Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes
“Feeling great...Walking tall...Hit my number, That's all!”
Synopsis
In 1950s Harlem a vicious Italian gangster (Frank deKova) tries to muscle in on a black racketeer's (Paul Harris) numbers game.
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BABY NEEDS A NEW PAIR OF SHOES (1974) Trailer aka JIVE TURKEY
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-14
Top Cast
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Frank De Kova
Big Tony (as Frank deKova)
Paul Harris
Pasha
Frances E. Williams
Moma Lottie (as Frances Williams)
Reginald Farme
Sweetman
Don Edmondson
Serene (as Tawny Tan)
Larry Greene
Jimmy Rush
Ernie Lee Banks
DuDirty (as Ernie Banks)
Karmello Brooks
Romaine
Henry G. Sanders
Sam Kingston (as Henry Sanders)
Pat Edwards
Pearl
Terry Ransom
Little Billy Jones
Curtis Price
Nathan Jones
Onezene 'Ben' Geyen
Reverend Axle
Ronald Ransom
Gambler
Cal Wilson
Young Dude
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Brame
- Screenplay & Story
- Fredricka DeCosta
- Original Title
- Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Ransom, First American Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Brame
Fredricka DeCosta, Elizabeth Ransom
Robert Caramico
Bill Brame, Rudolph Cusumano
Howard Ransom, Edith Ransom
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Brame
Director
Fredricka DeCosta
Screenplay
Robert Caramico
Director of Photography
Bill Brame
Editor
Rudolph Cusumano
Editor
Howard Ransom
Producer
Edith Ransom
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes about?
In 1950s Harlem a vicious Italian gangster (Frank deKova) tries to muscle in on a black racketeer's (Paul Harris) numbers game.
Who directed Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes?
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes was directed by Bill Brame.
Who stars in Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes?
The principal cast of Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes includes Frank De Kova, Paul Harris, Frances E. Williams, Reginald Farme, Don Edmondson.
When was Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes released and how long is it?
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes?
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).