Book of Numbers
“The Black King of the Numbers Game”
Synopsis
Two waiters in Depression-era Arkansas get involved in the numbers racket.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Book Of Numbers (1973) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-27
Top Cast
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Raymond St. Jacques
Blueboy Harris
Philip Michael Thomas
Dave Green
Freda Payne
Kelly Simms
Hope Clarke
Pigmeat Goins
Gilbert Green
Louis Antoine
Frank DeSal
Carlos
C.L. Williams
Flip Flip
Sterling St. Jacques
Kid Flick
D'Urville Martin
Billy Bowlegs
Doug Finelli
Eggy
Willie Washinton Jr.
Makepeace Johnson
Reginald T. Dorsey
Junebug
Irma P. Hall
Georgia Brown
Dan Hewitt Owens
Bailiff
John Raymond Taylor
Prosecuting Attorney
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond St. Jacques
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Spiegel
- Original Score
- Al Schackman
- Original Title
- Book of Numbers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Brut Productions, AVCO Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond St. Jacques
Larry Spiegel
Al Schackman
Gayne Rescher
Irving Rosenblum
Raymond St. Jacques
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Spiegel
Writer
Raymond St. Jacques
Director
Al Schackman
Original Music Composer
Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography
Irving Rosenblum
Editor
Raymond St. Jacques
Producer
Gertha Brock
Costume Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Book of Numbers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Book of Numbers about?
Two waiters in Depression-era Arkansas get involved in the numbers racket.
Who directed Book of Numbers?
Book of Numbers was directed by Raymond St. Jacques.
Who stars in Book of Numbers?
The principal cast of Book of Numbers includes Raymond St. Jacques, Philip Michael Thomas, Freda Payne, Hope Clarke, Gilbert Green.
When was Book of Numbers released and how long is it?
Book of Numbers was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Book of Numbers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Book of Numbers was composed by Al Schackman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Book of Numbers?
Book of Numbers holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).