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Take a Giant Step

  • 1959
  • Approved
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
574
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Take a Giant Step (1959)
Drama

A Black teenager copes with life in a predominantly White society. Based on Louis S. Peterson's play.A Black teenager copes with life in a predominantly White society. Based on Louis S. Peterson's play.A Black teenager copes with life in a predominantly White society. Based on Louis S. Peterson's play.

  • Director
    • Philip Leacock
  • Writers
    • Louis S. Peterson
    • Julius J. Epstein
  • Stars
    • Johnny Nash
    • Estelle Hemsley
    • Ruby Dee
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    574
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Philip Leacock
    • Writers
      • Louis S. Peterson
      • Julius J. Epstein
    • Stars
      • Johnny Nash
      • Estelle Hemsley
      • Ruby Dee
    • 13User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast19

    Johnny Nash
    Johnny Nash
    • Spence Scott
    Estelle Hemsley
    Estelle Hemsley
    • Gram Martin
    Ruby Dee
    Ruby Dee
    • Christine
    Frederick O'Neal
    • Lem Scott
    Beah Richards
    Beah Richards
    • May Scott
    Ellen Holly
    • The Girl in the Bar
    Paulene Myers
    Paulene Myers
    • Violet
    • (as Pauline Meyers)
    Frances Foster
    • Poppy
    Royce Wallace
    Royce Wallace
    • Rose Thompson
    Sherman Raskin
    • Alan
    Frank Killmond
    Frank Killmond
    • Gussie
    Joe Sonessa
    Joe Sonessa
    • Johnny
    • (as Joseph Sonessa)
    Del Erickson
    • Bobby
    • (as Dell Erickson)
    Dee Pollock
    Dee Pollock
    • Tony
    • (as Dee Pollack)
    Bill Walker
    Bill Walker
    • Frank
    • (as William 'Bill' Walker)
    Lester Dorr
    Lester Dorr
    • High School Janitor
    • (uncredited)
    Roy Glenn
    Roy Glenn
    • Minister at Gram's Funeral
    • (uncredited)
    Bernie Hamilton
    Bernie Hamilton
    • Sharpie in Bar
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Philip Leacock
    • Writers
      • Louis S. Peterson
      • Julius J. Epstein
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews13

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    Drama

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The theme song is mentioned in the opening credits but was never heard anywhere in the movie itself.
    • Quotes
      • Spence Scott: You know, Pop. I guess you don't have to be colored to be unhappy.
      • Lem Scott: No, but it sure helps.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Tiswas: Episode #4.26 (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      Take a Giant Step
      Written by Jay Livingston, Ray Evans
      Sung by Johnny Nash

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 1, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Spring über deinen Schatten
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions
      • Sheila Productions
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $300,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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