Beware of Mr. Baker_
Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nigeria and discovered Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. After leaving Nigeria, Ginger returned to his pattern of drug-induced self-destruction, and countless groundbreaking musical works, eventually settling in South Africa, where the 73-year-old lives with his young bride and 39 polo ponies. This documentary includes interviews with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana and more. Beware of Mr. Baker! With every smash of the drum is a man smashing his way through life.
Starring
Ginger Baker, Jay Bulger, Eric Clapton
Box Office
$114K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Rakuten TV
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Beware of Mr. Baker was released 14 years ago in 2012.
Overview
Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nigeria and...
Beware of Mr. Baker is a Documentary, Music film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (20)
Ginger Baker
Self
Jay Bulger
Self
Eric Clapton
Self
Jack Bruce
Self
Tony Allen
Self
BA
Bob Adcock
Self
Carmine Appice
Self
BA
Brian Auger
Self
GB
Ginette Baker
Self
KB
Kofi Baker
Self
LB
Leda Baker
Self
Bonnie Bramlett
Self
MC
Malcolm Cecil
Self
Stewart Copeland
Self
Fito De la Parra
Self
EF
Elizabeth Finch
Self
Mickey Hart
Self
JH
Jon Hiseman
Self
Remi Kabaka
Self
SK
Simon Kirke
Self
BOX OFFICE
$114K
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (59 votes)
Popularity
7
Box Office
$114,271
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Beware of Mr. Baker about?
Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nigeria and discovered Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. After leaving Nigeria, Ginger returned to his pattern of drug-induced self-destruction, and countless groundbreaking musical works, eventually settling in South Africa, where the 73-year-old lives with his young bride and 39 polo ponies. This documentary includes interviews with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana and more. Beware of Mr. Baker! With every smash of the drum is a man smashing his way through life.
How long is Beware of Mr. Baker?
Beware of Mr. Baker has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Beware of Mr. Baker?
The cast of Beware of Mr. Baker includes Ginger Baker, Jay Bulger, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Tony Allen.
How much did Beware of Mr. Baker make at the box office?
Beware of Mr. Baker earned $114,271 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Beware of Mr. Baker?
Beware of Mr. Baker has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 59 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Documentary
Music