Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes(1974)
Feeling great...Walking tall...Hit my number, That's all!
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes Synopsis
In 1950s Harlem a vicious Italian gangster (Frank deKova) tries to muscle in on a black racketeer's (Paul Harris) numbers game.
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes (1974) is a thriller, action, crime, comedy and drama film directed by Bill Brame, released on November 1, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Frank De Kova, Paul Harris, Frances E. Williams and Reginald Farme. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Brame
- Writers:
- Elizabeth Ransom, Fredricka DeCosta
- Producers:
- Howard Ransom, Edith Ransom
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Caramico
- Production:
- Ransom, First American Films
- Status:
- Released
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes (1974) Trailer
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Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank De Kova
as Big Tony (as Frank deKova)
Paul Harris
as Pasha
Frances E. Williams
as Moma Lottie (as Frances Williams)
- Reginald Farme
Reginald Farme
as Sweetman
- Don Edmondson
Don Edmondson
as Serene (as Tawny Tan)
- Larry Greene
Larry Greene
as Jimmy Rush
Ernie Lee Banks
as DuDirty (as Ernie Banks)
- Karmello Brooks
Karmello Brooks
as Romaine
Henry G. Sanders
as Sam Kingston (as Henry Sanders)
- Pat Edwards
Pat Edwards
as Pearl
- Terry Ransom
Terry Ransom
as Little Billy Jones
- Curtis Price
Curtis Price
as Nathan Jones
Key crew
Directed by Bill Brame, written by Elizabeth Ransom and Fredricka DeCosta, produced by Howard Ransom and Edith Ransom.
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Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 13 ratings.
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Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes online?
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Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes (1974) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Fandor, MGM Plus, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes?
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The main cast of Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes (1974) includes Frank De Kova, Paul Harris, Frances E. Williams, Reginald Farme and Don Edmondson. The film was directed by Bill Brame. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes released?
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Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes was released on November 1, 1974 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes worth watching?
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Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes (1974) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, action and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes?
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Yes. The official Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.