Take a Giant Step
"From Playground to hunting ground - in a bar!"
Originally released in 1959. Take a Giant Step is a drama film. directed by Philip Leacock.
Starring Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley, and Ruby Dee
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Budget
$300K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $300,000
Production Companies
- Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Take a Giant Step about?
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 ...
Who directed Take a Giant Step?
Take a Giant Step was directed by Philip Leacock.
How long is Take a Giant Step?
Take a Giant Step has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Take a Giant Step released?
Take a Giant Step was released on December 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Take a Giant Step?
The main cast of Take a Giant Step includes Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley, Ruby Dee, Frederick O'Neal, Beah Richards.