IMDb >
Trick Baby (1972)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsTrick Baby (1972) More at IMDbPro »
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers:
Tagline:
Sometimes even the players get played. more
Plot:
Two Phildelphia con men try to evade gangsters they have conned and cops who are trying to put them in jail. | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
User Comments:
Well worth your time
more (7 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Kiel Martin | ... | White Folks |
| Mel Stewart | ... | Blue Howard |
| Dallas Edward Hayes | ... | Dot Murray |
| Beverly Ballard | ... | Susan |
| Vernee Watson-Johnson | ... | Cleo Howard |
| Donald Symington | ... | Morrison |
| Don Fellows | ... | Phillips |
| Tom Anderson | ... | Felix the Fixer |
| Clebert Ford | ... | Josephus |
| Fuddle Bagley | ... | Percy |
| Ted Lange | ... | Melvin the Pimp |
| Tony Mazzadra | ... | Nino Parelli |
| David Thomas | ... | Frascatti |
| Jim King | ... | Duke |
| Anthony Charnota | ... | Bobby |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Double Con
more
more
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
89 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
Filming Locations:
Company:
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (7 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Trick Baby (1972)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Shaft | Heat | Rigged | The Liberation of L.B. Jones | The Grifters |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Action section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
An interesting, extremely well-performed little movie about a pair of Philadelphia con artists who get more than they bargain for when they cross swords with a corrupt cop and the local Mafiosi.
Trick Baby begins well and builds up midway to a terrific foot-chase through the seamier side of the city. In the second half it starts to run out of steam and becomes a little predictable. Things are bogged down especially by a lengthy scene involving a preacher, who is the only character that strikes a false note. In spite of this the movie never loses one's attention completely. The cast down to the supporting players is excellent: Beverly Ballard particularly shines as a woman used and abused by slick operator White Folks (Kiel Martin) and Dallas Edward Hayes does terrific work as the ruthless and relentless cop.
The use of locations is terrific, and the movie has a rawness and immediacy utterly missing from thrillers today. Minor reservations aside, Trick Baby is well worth a look – 8/10.