Beware of Mr. Baker
Synopsis
Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nigeria and discovered Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. After leaving Nigeria, Ginger returned to his pattern of drug-induced self-destruction, and countless groundbreaking musical works, eventually settling in South Africa, where the 73-year-old lives with his young bride and 39 polo ponies. This documentary includes interviews with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana and more. Beware of Mr. Baker! With every smash of the drum is a man smashing his way through life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$114K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Bulger
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Bulger
- Original Title
- Beware of Mr. Baker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $114K
- Production Studios
- Insurgent Docs, Pugilist at Rest Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Bulger
Jay Bulger
Eric Robbins
Abhay Sofsky
Fisher Stevens
Department Leadership Roster
Abhay Sofsky
Editor
Eric Robbins
Director of Photography
Jay Bulger
Screenplay
Jay Bulger
Director
Fisher Stevens
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Beware of Mr. Baker about?
Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nigeria and discovered Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. After leaving Nigeria, Ginger returned to his pattern of drug-induced self-destruction, and countless groundbreaking musical works, eventually settling in South Africa, where the 73-year-old lives with his young bride and 39 polo ponies. This documentary includes interviews with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana and more. Beware of Mr. Baker! With every smash of the drum is a man smashing his way through life.
Who directed Beware of Mr. Baker?
Beware of Mr. Baker was directed by Jay Bulger.
Who stars in Beware of Mr. Baker?
The principal cast of Beware of Mr. Baker includes Ginger Baker, Jay Bulger, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Tony Allen.
When was Beware of Mr. Baker released and how long is it?
Beware of Mr. Baker was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Beware of Mr. Baker make at the box office?
Beware of Mr. Baker grossed $114K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beware of Mr. Baker?
Beware of Mr. Baker holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).