Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes (1974)

Name: Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes
Genre: Thriller, Action, Crime, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1974
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 3.7
Cast: Frank De Kova, Paul Harris, Frances E. Williams, Reginald Farme, Don Edmondson

1h 26m United States of America

Thriller Action Crime Comedy Drama

Plot

Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1950s Harlem, a ruthless Italian mobster, played by Frank deKova, attempts to invade the territory of a savvy black racketeer, portrayed by Paul Harris, who runs a numbers game. Tensions escalate as the gangster's aggressive tactics threaten to upend the delicate balance of power in the neighborhood. With rivalries intensifying, both men must navigate their dangerous world, where loyalty and survival are paramount. The clash not only reveals the gritty realities of their lives but also the fierce spirit of an era marked by ambition and conflict.

Cast

Frank De Kova Paul Harris Frances E. Williams Reginald Farme Don Edmondson Larry Greene Ernie Lee Banks Karmello Brooks Henry G. Sanders Pat Edwards Terry Ransom Curtis Price Onezene 'Ben' Geyen Ronald Ransom Cal Wilson