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Take a Giant Step (1959)

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.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Johnny NashJohnny NashSpencer Scott
  • Photo of Estelle HemsleyEstelle HemsleyGrandmother Martin
  • Photo of Ruby DeeRuby DeeChristine
  • Photo of Frederick O'NealFrederick O'NealLem Scott
  • Photo of Beah RichardsBeah RichardsMay Scott
  • Photo of Ellen HollyEllen HollyThe Girl in the Bar
  • Photo of Paulene MyersPaulene MyersViolet
  • Photo of Royce WallaceRoyce WallaceRose Thompson
  • Photo of Frances FosterFrances FosterPoppy
  • Photo of Roy GlennRoy GlennMinister

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