Take a Giant Step(1959)
From Playground to hunting ground - in a bar!
Take a Giant Step Synopsis
After African-American teenager Spence Scott gets expelled from his private school for arguing with a teacher, he turns to his grandmother for advice. Spence, who lives in a genteel white area and has mostly white friends, feels like an outsider. He visits a bar in a black neighborhood, where he meets a few prostitutes, which doesn't help. Eventually, Spence starts a friendship with the housekeeper, Christine, who tells him her own difficult story.
Take a Giant Step (1959) is a drama film directed by Philip Leacock, released on December 1, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley, Ruby Dee and Frederick O'Neal. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Leacock
- Writers:
- Louis S. Peterson, Julius J. Epstein, Louis S. Peterson
- Producers:
- Julius J. Epstein
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur E. Arling
- Composer:
- Jack Marshall
- Production:
- Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions
- Budget:
- $300,000
- Status:
- Released
Take a Giant Step Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Nash
as Spencer Scott
Estelle Hemsley
as Grandmother Martin
Ruby Dee
as Christine
Frederick O'Neal
as Lem Scott
Beah Richards
as May Scott
Ellen Holly
as The Girl in the Bar
Paulene Myers
as Violet
Royce Wallace
as Rose Thompson
Frances Foster
as Poppy
Roy Glenn
as Minister
Dee Pollock
as Tony
Bill Walker
as Frank
Key crew
Directed by Philip Leacock, written by Louis S. Peterson, Julius J. Epstein and Louis S. Peterson, produced by Julius J. Epstein.
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Take a Giant Step Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 9 ratings.
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Take a Giant Step – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Take a Giant Step online?
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Take a Giant Step (1959) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Take a Giant Step?
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The main cast of Take a Giant Step (1959) includes Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley, Ruby Dee, Frederick O'Neal and Beah Richards. The film was directed by Philip Leacock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Take a Giant Step released?
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Take a Giant Step was released on December 1, 1959 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Take a Giant Step worth watching?
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Take a Giant Step (1959) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.