About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1959
Runtime
1h 40m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.2/10
Votes
9
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$0.3M
Cast
high school
loss of virginity
coming of age
racism
maid
older woman younger man relationship
sexual awakening
running away
barflies
expelled from school
angry young man
grandmother grandson relationship
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Questions about Take a Giant Step
How long is Take a Giant Step?
Take a Giant Step has a runtime of 1h 40m (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed Take a Giant Step?
Take a Giant Step was directed by Philip Leacock and released in 1959.
What genre is Take a Giant Step?
Take a Giant Step is a Drama film (1959).
Who stars in Take a Giant Step?
The cast of Take a Giant Step includes Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley, Ruby Dee, Frederick O'Neal, Beah Richards.
What is the TMDB rating for Take a Giant Step?
Take a Giant Step has a TMDB rating of 5.2/10 based on 9 votes.
