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You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat (1971)

R 85 min  -  Drama | Comedy  -   19 September 1971 (USA)
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This oddball counterculture comedy/drama follows Zalman King through a series of kooky misadventures while he searches for his life's purpose in New York City.

Director:

Peter Locke

Writer:

Peter Locke
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Zalman King ...
Carter Fields
Allen Garfield ...
Herby Moss
Suzette Green Suzette Green ...
Susan
Richard Pryor ...
Wino
Robert Downey Sr. ...
Head of Ad Agency
Liz Torres ...
Singer in Men's Room
Roz Kelly Roz Kelly ...
Girl in Park
Karen Ludwig ...
Erica
Billy Cunningham Billy Cunningham ...
Fat Lady
Ruth Locke Ruth Locke ...
Carter's Mother
Daisy Locke Daisy Locke ...
Old Woman
Stan Gottlieb Stan Gottlieb ...
Fellestrio
Peter Locke Peter Locke ...
Shoe Thief / Purse Snatcher
Chick Kozloff Chick Kozloff ...
Mooner
Michael Sullivan Michael Sullivan ...
Man on Toilet
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Storyline

This oddball counterculture comedy/drama follows Zalman King through a series of kooky misadventures while he searches for his life's purpose in New York City.

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Genres:

Drama | Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Steve Landesberg' movie debut. See more »

Soundtracks

"You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat"
(reprise)
Written by Walter Becker, Donald Fagen and Peter Locke
Performed by Steely Dan See more »