You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat (1971)
1h 25m
Running Time
September 19, 1971Release Date
You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat (1971)
1h 25m
Running Time
September 19, 1971Release Date
Plot.
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.
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You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat is a 1971 low-budget comedy-drama film directed by Peter Locke and starring Zalman King. The story concerns a young hippie and his search in New York City for the meaning of life.
The film is notable for early-career appearances by several artists: Richard Pryor has a small role playing his signature "wino" character; Wes Craven made his professional debut as the film's editor; the film's soundtrack was co-written and performed by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, who went on to form Steely Dan.The film is considered lost, although the soundtrack survives.