Movie

Take a Giant Step

“From Playground to hunting ground - in a bar!”

★ 5.2(9)19591h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Philip Leacock
Release date: 1959-12-01
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Budget: $300,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions

About Take a Giant Step

Take a Giant Step is a 1959 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Philip Leacock, starring Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley and Ruby Dee. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Take a Giant Step in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Johnny Nash

Spencer Scott

Estelle Hemsley

Grandmother Martin

Ruby Dee

Christine

Frederick O'Neal

Lem Scott

Beah Richards

May Scott

Ellen Holly

The Girl in the Bar

Paulene Myers

Violet

Royce Wallace

Rose Thompson

Frances Foster

Poppy

Roy Glenn

Minister

Dee Pollock

Tony

Bill Walker

Frank

Themes & keywords

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Take a Giant Step in Mexico?+

Take a Giant Step is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Take a Giant Step on Netflix?+

Take a Giant Step is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Take a Giant Step?+

Take a Giant Step has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Take a Giant Step?+

Take a Giant Step stars Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley, Ruby Dee, Frederick O'Neal and Beah Richards.

When did Take a Giant Step come out?+

Take a Giant Step is a 1959 movie directed by Philip Leacock.

What genre is Take a Giant Step?+

Take a Giant Step is Drama film.

Who directed Take a Giant Step?+

Take a Giant Step was directed by Philip Leacock.