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Take a Giant Step

Take a Giant Step

From Playground to hunting ground - in a bar!

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Take a Giant Step
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1959-12-01
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 5.4/10 (7 votes)
  • Budget: $300,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.5058
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Johnny Nash

Johnny Nash

as Spencer Scott

Estelle Hemsley

Estelle Hemsley

as Grandmother Martin

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

as Christine

Frederick O'Neal

Frederick O'Neal

as Lem Scott

Beah Richards

Beah Richards

as May Scott

Ellen Holly

Ellen Holly

as The Girl in the Bar

Paulene Myers

Paulene Myers

as Violet

Royce Wallace

Royce Wallace

as Rose Thompson

Frances Foster

Frances Foster

as Poppy

Roy Glenn

Roy Glenn

as Minister

External Links

Keywords

high schoolloss of virginitycoming of ageracismmaidolder woman younger man relationshipsexual awakeningrunning awaybarfliesexpelled from schoolangry young mangrandmother grandson relationshipcruel realityyoung black kidblack familyfake friends

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Take a Giant Step?

Take a Giant Step is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1959-12-01.

Who are the main actors in Take a Giant Step?

The main cast includes Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley, Ruby Dee, Frederick O'Neal, Beah Richards, .

Where can I watch Take a Giant Step online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Take a Giant Step is available.

Is Take a Giant Step based on a true story?

From Playground to hunting ground - in a bar!

What is the IMDb rating of Take a Giant Step?

Take a Giant Step has an IMDb rating of 5.4/10 based on 7 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Take a Giant Step?

The movie had a production budget of $300,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Take a Giant Step?

The soundtrack was composed by Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Take a Giant Step filmed?

Take a Giant Step was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Take a Giant Step?

The total runtime of Take a Giant Step is 100 minutes.

Is Take a Giant Step suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Take a Giant Step?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Take a Giant Step.

Does Take a Giant Step have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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