The Baron (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1977, The Baron is an action and drama film directed by Phillip Fenty, running about 89 minutes. “HOLLYWOOD FANTASY, DRUG MONEY AND MOB MURDER... THE BARON'S GOT HIS HANDS FULL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Baron stars Calvin Lockhart as Jason, Charles McGregor as Cokeman, Richard Lynch as Joey and Marlene Clark as Caroline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Baron has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Baron page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Baron tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Baron (1977)?
- In US, The Baron is available to stream on fuboTV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Baron worth watching?
- The Baron holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Baron?
- The Baron stars Calvin Lockhart, Charles McGregor, Richard Lynch, Marlene Clark and Joan Blondell.
- When was The Baron released?
- The Baron was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.