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The Baron(1977)
Status: Released
Date: 1977-01-01
45%
4 Votes
Time: 1h 29m
HOLLYWOOD FANTASY, DRUG MONEY AND MOB MURDER... THE BARON'S GOT HIS HANDS FULL!
Overview:
A black actor tries to make his own movie with an all-black cast, but to make it he's forced to borrow money from the Mafia.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Movie: The Baron
Top 10 Billed Cast
Calvin Lockhart
Jason
Charles McGregor
Cokeman
Richard Lynch
Joey
Marlene Clark
Caroline
Joan Blondell
Mama Lou
Raymond St. Jacques
Peter Mosten
Leonard Jackson
Junebug
Samm-Art Williams
Rufus
Gail Strickland
Samantha - Wasp Lady
George Farley
Bruce Brown
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