The Hitter is a 1978 film, a blend of action and drama. It is a story about an ex-professional boxer named O’Neal who tries to start over with a chatty older hoodlum, Ceaser, and a former call girl, Frazier. This article will cover interesting facts about the film, including the various filming locations, trivia, and more.
Where it Filmed?
The Hitter was primarily filmed in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Unfortunately, the exact filming dates are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ron O’Neal | Otis |
| Sheila Frazier | Lola |
| Adolph Caesar | Nathan |
| Bill Cobbs | Louisiana Slim |
| Alfie Brown | Sadie |
| Percy Thomas | Bootblack |
| Ed Heath | Bartender |
| Joe Pinckney | Thug |
| Tony Scott | Thug |
| Gorham Scott | Card Player |
| Mike Winder | Card Player |
| Joseph Evans | Card Player |
| Dana Terrell | Charlotte |
| Dee Porter | Gretchen |
| Gidget Pascale | Lucille |
| Carla Ness | Esther |
| Roux Forrest | Roux |
| Lisa Venables | Bridgette |
| William Bailey | Boxer |
| Ira Martin | Boxer |
| Harry Madsen | Dirty Fighter |
| Joe Palanzo | Kung Fu Fighter |
| Wendal Bailey | The Ringer |
| Buddy Pulugi | First Fight Manager |
| Sam Katz | Kung Fu Manager |
| Rodney Lee | Intermediary |
| Norman Ross | Doctor |
| Dwight Smith | Shoeshine Boy |
| Joe Hansard | Graveyard Redneck (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was first released in the USA in February 1979.
- The film has a run time of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- It was directed by Christopher Leitch and written by Christopher Leitch and Ben Harris.
- The main stars in the film are Ron O’Neal, Sheila Frazier, and Adolph Caesar.
- The supporting cast includes performers such as Bill Cobbs and Dorothi Fox.
- It was produced by Production Companies Kaleidoscope Films, Adgo Productions, Muscatel Associates, and Don’t Call Me Boy Partnership.
- The soundtrack for the film was provided by Capitol Records.
- The film is also known by other titles in various countries, such as “Don’t Call Me Boy” in the United States and “Le cogneur de Harlem” in France.
- The film carries an R rating in the United States, a 12 rating in France, and an 18 rating in the United Kingdom.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Latitude: 39.2903848
- Longitude: -76.6121893
- Place ID: ChIJt4P01q4DyIkRWOcjQqiWSAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Baltimore, MD, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
