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Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes (1974)

R 86 min  -  Action  -   November 1974 (USA)
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In 1956 Ohio, the head of a lucrative numbers game is pursued by both the mob and the local police. (Josiah Howard, "Blaxploitation Cinema: The Essential Reference guide.")

Director:

Bill Brame

Writers:

Howard Ransom (original story), Elizabeth Ransom (original story), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Frank DeKova Frank DeKova ...
Big Tony (as Frank deKova)
Paul Harris Paul Harris ...
Pasha
Frances E. Williams Frances E. Williams ...
Moma Lottie (as Frances Williams)
Reginald Farmer Reginald Farmer ...
Sweetman
Don Edmondson Don Edmondson ...
Serene (as Tawny Tan)
Larry Greene Larry Greene ...
Jimmy Rush
Ernie Lee Banks Ernie Lee Banks ...
DuDirty (as Ernie Banks)
Karmello Brooks Karmello Brooks ...
Romaine
Henry G. Sanders ...
Sam Kingston (as Henry Sanders)
Pat Edwards Pat Edwards ...
Pearl
Terry Ransom Terry Ransom ...
Little Billy Jones
Curtis Price Curtis Price ...
Nathan Jones
Onezene 'Ben' Geyen Onezene 'Ben' Geyen ...
Reverend Axle
Ronald Ransom Ronald Ransom ...
Gambler
Cal Wilson Cal Wilson ...
Young Dude
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Storyline

In 1956 Ohio, the head of a lucrative numbers game is pursued by both the mob and the local police. (Josiah Howard, "Blaxploitation Cinema: The Essential Reference guide.")

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Plot Keywords:

Killer | Belly Dance | Flashback | Female Nudity | Beating  | See more »

Taglines:

Feeling great...Walking tall...Hit my number, That's all! See more »

Genres:

Action

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Get Nigger Rich on Number 666 See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

First American Films, Ransom See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(DVD)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Goofs

Anachronisms: Vehicles from the 1970s can be seen throughout the film even though it takes place in 1956. See more »

Connections

Featured in Dusk to Dawn Drive-In Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 4 (1997) See more »