Together Brothers

1974
6.3| 1h34m| PG| en
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A group of ghetto kids try to find out who killed a popular police officer.

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20th Century Fox

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Matcollis This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.
SoftInloveRox Horrible, fascist and poorly acted
Pacionsbo Absolutely Fantastic
ChicDragon It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.
Wizard-8 Despite being picked up by a major Hollywood studio, "Together Brothers" is one of the most obscure entries in the Blaxploitation genre that was so popular in the early 1970s. It may be pretty unknown, because it's not as flashy and flamboyant as most other Blaxploitation movies of the period. In fact, it takes itself pretty seriously throughout. The serious script does provide some interest, though it's not without flaws. The story is kind of rambling and unfocused at times; you can sense some real padding at times. Also, most of the characters are somewhat underwritten and lacking true different personalities from each other. But while the characters may be inadequately written at times, the (mostly) no-name cast does a pretty good job acting out these characters; there isn't a shabby performance in all of the cast. And the movie is often directed in a real way where it almost feels like you are a fly on the wall and seeing real people in real situations. You can really sense the grit and realism. If you are in a patient mood and are prepared for some minor imperfections, you'll probably find this movie a sometimes interesting change of pace from other genre entries of this period.
Falconeer So many Hollywood movies attempt the gritty realism of THIS film, and almost never come close. "Together Brothers" is an astoundingly realistic and gritty look at urban strife, devastating poverty, and finally, loyalty among friends. Four teenagers decide they are going to find the guy who murdered the town police officer, who was so good and respectful to the kids, that they named him Mr. Cool. The film then takes the viewer on a journey through the dark underbelly of one of the poorest, saddest ghetto wastelands EVER captured on film. And it's not a movie set either; it's all real. Galveston Texas looks sort of like a shanty town here, with people living in gutted buildings and shacks, and instead of polished looking actors, real townspeople were used to create this amazing film. It's a town where everyone knows and looks out for each other. When the kids see one of their own murdered in cold blood, they want to do something. The actors were amazing, especially Ahmad Nurradin in the role of H.J, who gives a performance that is sincere and unforgettable. This film is surely one of the best movies of the 70's, and it amazes me how unknown it is. I hope "Together Brothers" isn't labeled "blaxploitation," because it certainly is not that.
Janine Pollard I was born in 1964 and "Together Brothers" was one of the first movies I saw in The Fox Theater in downtown Detroit after riding the bus at the age of 10 yrs old. This movie has never left my memory. I bring it up in conversation with people who came up in the same era to see if they remember and I've yet to run across anyone who remembers the movie. I was in the movie theater with my oldest brother (only 4 years older than me) and I can remember being a little afraid because the movie was dark and "a bad man" was after a little boy. I also remember feeling a little pride (for a 10 yr old) in the boys for trying to find the man who killed the police officer. I've been trying to find information on the movie in order to purchase it. I've been all over the Internet but run into dead ends. The closest I come to any information is the sound track from Barry White and the Unlimited Orchestra. Is there anyone out there who can help me?
MovieLoverWill Nothing new, but a well-executed chase/suspense/urban thriller. Has the feel of a late 1940s Hollywood on-location "street" film, with the European influence.Very watchable, enjoyable.