“Welcome Home Brother Charles”, a drama film from 1975, is a captivating story of a wrongfully convicted black man seeking vengeance after his release from prison. Directed by Jamaa Fanaka and featuring an exciting cast including Marlo Monte as Charles Murray, Reatha Grey as Carmen, and Stan Kamber as Officer Jim Cunningham, the movie provides behind-the-scene facts and information about its filming locations and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Welcome Home Brother Charles” was conducted in various notable locations across Los Angeles in the state of California, USA. Some of the key filming sites include:
- Watts, a populous region in Los Angeles
- Compton, another well-known city in California
- Bel Air, a wealthy neighborhood located on the west side of Los Angeles
- Watts Towers – an artistic architectural site located on 1765 E. 107th Street, Watts, Los Angeles
- South Central Los Angeles, a cultural and historical part of Los Angeles.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Marlo Monte | Charles Murray |
| Reatha Grey | Carmen |
| Stan Kamber | Officer Jim Cunningham |
| Tiffany Peters | Christina Freeman |
| Ben Bigelow | Officer Harry Freeman |
| Jake Carter | N.D. |
| Jackie Ziegler | Twyla |
| Ed Sander | Judge |
| Teri Hayden | Judge’s Wife |
| Stephen Schenck | Prosecutor |
| Kamala James | Prosecutor’s Wife |
| Mordo Dana | Physician |
| Elizabeth McAlpine | Mrs. Simpson |
| Jack Gregory | Psychiatrist |
| Geraldine Marble | Charles’ Mother |
| Jimmy Butler | Teto |
| Al Minniefield | Pimp |
| Karla Henderson | Barmaid |
| Jim Dubowy | Newsman |
| Larry Jones | Sportscaster |
| Chris Lyon | War Narrator |
| Terry Simms | N.D.’s Bodyguard |
| Conrad Haywood | Dice Player |
| Lynette Gordon | Bar Patron |
| Carmen Sanford | Doctor’s Receptionist |
| Donald Pickens | Fight Spectator |
| James King | Fight Spectator |
| Sam Ingraffia | First Cop |
| Paul Pizarek | Second Cop |
| Holiday Marble | Dancer |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Welcome Home Brother Charles” is a blend of action and drama, released on 21st November, 1975 in the USA.
- The plot revolves around a black man, Charles, wrongfully imprisoned and subjected to cruel experiments, who seeks revenge on his perpetrators upon his release.
- The film was directed and written by Jamaa Fanaka, known for his impressive storytelling talent.
- The featured stars of the film include Reatha Grey, known for her debut role in this movie.
- Interesting trivia about the movie – It’s featured in the horror collection “42nd Street Forever! Volume 1: Horror on 42nd Street”.
- Another fascinating piece of trivia is the theme song of the movie, named “Junkies – Pimps”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Watts, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9432188
- Longitude: -118.2435083
- Place ID: ChIJe68sc3rJwoARyOf6EPtoOH0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Watts, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Compton, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8958492
- Longitude: -118.2200712
- Place ID: ChIJTVsdf2vLwoARQstbkZrOawU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Compton, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Watts Towers – 1765 E. 107th Street, Watts, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9387244
- Longitude: -118.2411178
- Place ID: ChIJeefBNgnLwoARVr-PoVe-_oU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1765 E 107th St, Los Angeles, CA 90002, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: South Central Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9891116
- Longitude: -118.2914872
- Place ID: ChIJ6bcf1Nu3woARGCYveWr_oiQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
