Trick Baby (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1972, Trick Baby is a drama and crime film directed by Larry Yust, running about 89 minutes. “Sometimes even the players get played.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Philadelphia con men try to evade gangsters they have conned and cops who are trying to put them in jail.
Who’s in it. Trick Baby stars Kiel Martin as White Folks, Mel Stewart as Blue Howard, Dallas Edward Hayes as Dot Murray and Beverly Ballard as Susan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Trick Baby has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trick Baby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trick Baby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trick Baby (1972)?
- In US, Trick Baby is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trick Baby worth watching?
- Trick Baby holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trick Baby?
- Trick Baby stars Kiel Martin, Mel Stewart, Dallas Edward Hayes, Beverly Ballard and Vernee Watson-Johnson.
- When was Trick Baby released?
- Trick Baby was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.