
Take My Life
Drama · Crime
Overview
A well-meaning doctor lends his building to a group of neighborhood kids. When the neighbors learn that the kids are members of a tough Harlem gang, they begin to suspect they're up to nefarious deeds.
Top Cast
Monte Hawley
Monte Hawley
Dr. Thurman
Monte Hawley
Dr. Thurman


Jeni Le Gon
Jeni Le Gon
Helen Stanley
Jeni Le Gon
Helen Stanley


DeForest Covan
DeForest Covan
'Shadow', Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Member
DeForest Covan
'Shadow', Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Member
Freddie Jackson
Freddie Jackson
Johnny, Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Member
Freddie Jackson
Johnny, Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Member


Eugene Jackson
Eugene Jackson
Bill, Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Menber
Eugene Jackson
Bill, Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Menber


Paul White
Paul White
'Icky', Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Member
Paul White
'Icky', Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Member
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