The movie “The Black Godfather” is a 1974 crime based film. It tells the story of the emerging crime figure, J.J., and his endeavors. In this article, we will explore more interesting facts about the movie, including the filming locations.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of the movie “The Black Godfather” was done in Los Angeles, California, USA. The filming started on December 1, 1973.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rod Perry | J. J. |
| Damu King | Diablo |
| Don Chastain | Tony Burton |
| Diane Sommerfield | Yvonne |
| Jimmy Witherspoon | Nate |
| Duncan McLeod | Lt. Joe Sterling |
| Tony Burton | Sonny Spyder Brown |
| Anny Green | Honey |
| John Alderman | Cockroach |
| Ken Bell | Eddie |
| Cinque Attucks | Winston |
| Tom Scott | Newscaster |
| Ricardo Brown | Danny |
| Kathryn Jackson | Mrs. Brown |
| Charles Lampkin | Danny’s Father |
| Herbert Jefferson Jr. | Tommy |
| Dion Jackson | Man in Phone Booth |
| Randy Williams | Niah |
| Mary Vivian | |
| Lee Pulford | |
| Sue Woodson | |
| Phillip Clark | |
| Phillip Roye | Community Enforcer |
| Richard Schuyler | (as Dick Schuyler) |
| William Stevens | (as Will Stevens) |
| David Fields | |
| M. James Arnett | (as Jim Arnett) |
| Jack Oliver | |
| James Christopher | (as Jim Christopher) |
| Willie Watkins | |
| Ken Springs | |
| Henry G. Sanders | (as Henry Sanders) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was premiered in France on January 14, 1987. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.
- John Evans took the role of the director and writer of the film.
- The main characters of the film are played by Rod Perry, Damu King, and Don Chastain.
- Tensions rise between the two rivals, and people on both sides get killed in the movie. Eventually, the matter is destined to come to an explosive confrontation.
- It is the film debut of Tony Burton.
- All the filming locations were in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
