“Mean Johnny Barrows” is a movie from 1975, that features a dramatic story infused with crime and action elements. It centers around the character Johnny Barrows who is portrayed by Fred Williamson. After being discharged from the army, he lands in troubling situations, and eventually becomes a hit-man. This article talks about where this movie was filmed, roles of different characters, and some additional interesting trivia related to its backstage.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Mean Johnny Barrows” was filmed in numerous locations in 1975. The primary locations included various spots in California, USA, focusing mainly on Southern California, Los Angeles County, the city of Los Angeles, and West Hollywood. A notable specific location used for shooting scenes of the movie was Pink’s Hot Dogs at 709 N La Brea Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Fred Williamson | Johnny Barrows |
| Roddy McDowall | Tony Da Vince |
| Stuart Whitman | Mario Racconi |
| Luther Adler | Don Racconi |
| R.G. Armstrong | Richard |
| Elliott Gould | Prof. Theodore Rasputin Waterhouse |
| Mike Henry | Carlo Da Vince |
| Aaron Banks | Capt. O’Malley |
| James Brown | Police Sergeant |
| Jenny Sherman | Nancy |
| Gregory Bach | Body Guard |
| Frank Bello | Joe |
| Al Hansen | Police Officer |
| Russ McGinn | Police Officer |
| Phillip Roye | Police Officer |
| Hank Rolike | Charlie |
| Don Newsome | Bum |
| Jan J. Madrid | Chef |
| Steve Wollenberg | Delivery Man |
| Charlotte Macik | Nurse |
| Signe Johnson | Nurse |
| Leonard D’John | Thug |
| Jan Madrid | Chef |
| Leonard O’John | Thug |
Trivia and Facts
- Fred Williamson, known for his role in M*A*S*H (1972), directed the movie.
- This movie was written by Jolivett Cato, Charles Walker, and Jeff Williamson.
- In addition to Fred Williamson, other stars were Roddy McDowall and Stuart Whitman.
- Johnny Barrows is a character who was dishonorably discharged from the army and ends up in a mafia due to his military training.
- The movie was also known as “Bad Johnny Barrows,” “Peace is Hell,” “The Hit Man,” and “El violento Kelly” in different regions.
- Fred Williamson’s M*A*S*H co-star Elliott Gould improvised his part in this movie to help his friend.
- In one goof, Johnny’s name is incorrectly spelled as “Johnnie” in his army name tag.
- The movie is referenced in “The Cinema Snob Movie” from 2012.
- The soundtrack “Strung Out” adds a unique flavor to the film’s scoring.
- The movie is dedicated to the veteran who traded his place on the front line for a spot in the unemployment line so it can be said that Peace is Hell.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Southern California, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.9592083
- Longitude: -116.419389
- Place ID: ChIJSabJhaclw4AR2GgM9DPDI3I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Southern California, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3871821
- Longitude: -118.1122679
- Place ID: ChIJMc1kAdMq3YARKjm9z9YofYM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles County, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- 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
- Location Name: West Hollywood, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0900091
- Longitude: -118.3617443
- Place ID: ChIJ4zPwIdm-woARpyaKDi1M5FA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: West Hollywood, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Pink’s Hot Dogs – 709 N La Brea Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0838505
- Longitude: -118.3442797
- Place ID: ChIJVwjfzCq_woAR4FjKokeruig
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 709 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
