Beware of Mr. Baker
Originally released in 2012. Beware of Mr. Baker is a documentary/music film. directed by Jay Bulger.
Starring Ginger Baker, Jay Bulger, and Eric Clapton
Synopsis
Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nigeria and discovered Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. After leaving Nigeria, Ginger returned to his pattern of drug-induced self-destruction, and countless groundbreaking musical works, eventually settling in South Africa, where the 73-year-old lives with his young bride and 39 polo ponies. This documentary includes interviews with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana and more. Beware of Mr. Baker! With every smash of the drum is a man smashing his way through life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (59 votes)
Box Office
$114.3K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $114,271
Production Companies
- Insurgent Docs
- Pugilist at Rest Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beware of Mr. Baker about?
Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nigeria and discovered Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. Afte...
Who directed Beware of Mr. Baker?
Beware of Mr. Baker was directed by Jay Bulger.
How long is Beware of Mr. Baker?
Beware of Mr. Baker has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Beware of Mr. Baker released?
Beware of Mr. Baker was released on November 28, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beware of Mr. Baker?
The main cast of Beware of Mr. Baker includes Ginger Baker, Jay Bulger, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Tony Allen.