You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat_
This oddball counterculture comedy/drama follows Zalman King through a series of kooky misadventures while he searches for his life's purpose in New York City.
Starring
Zalman King, Allen Garfield, Suzette Green
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You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat was released 55 years ago in 1971.
Overview
This oddball counterculture comedy/drama follows Zalman King through a series of kooky misadventures while he searches for his life's purpose in New York City.
You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (20)
Zalman King
Carter Fields
Allen Garfield
Herby Moss
SG
Suzette Green
Susan
Richard Pryor
Wino
Robert Downey Sr.
Head of Ad Agency
Liz Torres
Singer in Men's Room
Roz Kelly
Girl in Park
Karen Ludwig
Erica
BC
Billy Cunningham
Fat Lady
RL
Ruth Locke
Carter's Mother
DL
Daisy Locke
Old Woman
Stan Gottlieb
Fellestrio
PL
Peter Locke
Shoe Thief / Purse Snatcher
CK
Chick Kozloff
Mooner
MS
Michael Sullivan
Man on Toilet
Steve Landesberg
Men's Room Attendant
TC
Tommy Cerafice
Boy in Men's Room
EK
Eric Krupnik
Hood in Group Therapy
SB
Stephen Berke
Food Eater on Park Bench
AT
Anne Taylor
Pickpocket
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What is You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat about?
This oddball counterculture comedy/drama follows Zalman King through a series of kooky misadventures while he searches for his life's purpose in New York City.
How long is You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat?
You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat?
The cast of You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat includes Zalman King, Allen Garfield, Suzette Green, Richard Pryor, Robert Downey Sr..
What is the rating of You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat?
You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat has a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama
