The Baron
“HOLLYWOOD FANTASY, DRUG MONEY AND MOB MURDER... THE BARON'S GOT HIS HANDS FULL!”
Synopsis
A black actor tries to make his own movie with an all-black cast, but to make it he's forced to borrow money from the Mafia.
Top Cast
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Calvin Lockhart
Jason
Charles McGregor
Cokeman
Richard Lynch
Joey
Marlene Clark
Caroline
Joan Blondell
Mama Lou
Raymond St. Jacques
Peter Mosten
Leonard Jackson
Junebug
Samm-Art Williams
Rufus
Gail Strickland
Samantha - Wasp Lady
George Farley
Bruce Brown
Mitch Margo
Donald
Hope Clarke
Cokeman's Girl
Beverly Johnson
Receptionist
Dennis McMullen
Screening Room Official
Sherri Brewer
Cokeman's Girls
Terry Guerin
Claude
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Fenty
- Screenplay & Story
- Nelson Lyon, Linda Fenty
- Original Score
- Gil Scott-Heron
- Original Title
- The Baron
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Fenty
Nelson Lyon, Linda Fenty, Phillip Fenty
Gil Scott-Heron
Chiz Schultz
Department Leadership Roster
Phillip Fenty
Director
Chiz Schultz
Producer
Gil Scott-Heron
Original Music Composer
Nelson Lyon
Screenplay
Linda Fenty
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Baron.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Baron
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Baron about?
A black actor tries to make his own movie with an all-black cast, but to make it he's forced to borrow money from the Mafia.
Who directed The Baron?
The Baron was directed by Phillip Fenty.
Who stars in The Baron?
The principal cast of The Baron includes Calvin Lockhart, Charles McGregor, Richard Lynch, Marlene Clark, Joan Blondell.
When was The Baron released and how long is it?
The Baron was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Baron?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Baron was composed by Gil Scott-Heron.