

Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes
1974, English. Directed by Bill Brame.
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In 1950s Harlem a vicious Italian gangster (Frank deKova) tries to muscle in on a black racketeer's (Paul Harris) numbers game.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Bill BrameDirector
- Frank De KovaBig Tony (as Frank deKova)
- Paul HarrisPasha
- Frances E. WilliamsMoma Lottie (as Frances Williams)
- Reginald FarmeSweetman
- Don EdmondsonSerene (as Tawny Tan)
- Larry GreeneJimmy Rush
- Ernie Lee BanksDuDirty (as Ernie Banks)
- Karmello BrooksRomaine
- Henry G. SandersSam Kingston (as Henry Sanders)
- Pat EdwardsPearl
- Terry RansomLittle Billy Jones
- Curtis PriceNathan Jones
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fredricka DeCosta, Elizabeth Ransom
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Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes: quick answers
Is Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes worth watching?
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How long is Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes?
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes have a post-credits scene?
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Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes on?
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes?
If you liked Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes, try Out of Exile, The Locksmith, Perrier's Bounty.
Who directed Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes?
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes (1974) was directed by Bill Brame and stars Frank De Kova, Paul Harris, Frances E. Williams.