Together Brothers A.K.A. Church Street Cruisers • (1974)

Together Brothers (1974), also known as Church Street Cruisers, is an American crime drama directed by William A. Graham. Starring Ahmad Nurradin, Anthony Wilson, Nelson Sims, Lincoln Kilpatrick, and Glynn Turman, this influential Blaxploitation Movie blends crime, suspense, street action, and social commentary. Featuring the only complete motion picture score composed by Barry White, it remains an overlooked cult favorite from 1970s American cinema. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors of hard-to-find physical media.

STORY OVERVIEW

After a respected neighborhood police officer is murdered, a group of teenagers known as the Brothers decide to investigate the killing themselves. With the only eyewitness traumatized and the murderer determined to eliminate anyone who can identify him, the young investigators enter a dangerous world of violence, corruption, and intimidation.

Their search for answers exposes a series of dangerous secrets while bringing them face-to-face with people who will do anything to keep the truth hidden. As the investigation becomes increasingly dangerous, the Brothers must rely on courage, loyalty, and determination to uncover the killer and bring him to justice.

ACTION HIGHLIGHTS

Together Brothers combines gritty street action, suspense, crime drama, and tense chase sequences rather than traditional martial arts. Its realistic atmosphere and focus on an urban community distinguish it from many other Blaxploitation Movies of the period, while Barry White's distinctive music gives the film an especially memorable identity.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Collectors value Together Brothers for its strong performances, unusual teenage-led investigation, socially conscious story, and place within the 1970s Blaxploitation movement. Its scarcity and distinctive Barry White score have also made it an appealing title for collectors of rare American crime cinema.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in 1974, Together Brothers stands apart from many exploitation-era crime films by focusing on friendship, community, and the search for justice. The film is also notable for Barry White's complete original motion picture score, making it an unusual entry in both his musical career and the history of Blaxploitation Movies.

• Verified AKAs:
  • Together Brothers – Original theatrical title
  • Church Street Cruisers – Alternate release title
• Director: William A. Graham
• Producer: Robert L. Rosen
• Executive Producer: Sandy Howard
• Screenplay: Jack DeWitt, Joe Greene
• Music: Barry White
• Cinematography: Philip H. Lathrop, Charles Rosher Jr.
• Editor: Stanley E. Johnson
• Studio: Sanford–Howard Productions
• Distributor: 20th Century Fox
• Country: United States
• Starring: Ahmad Nurradin, Anthony Wilson, Nelson Sims, Lincoln Kilpatrick, Glynn Turman, Ed Bernard, Richard Yniguez
• Genre: Blaxploitation, Crime, Drama, Thriller
• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• Subtitles: None
• Region: All Regions
• Running Time: 94 Minutes
• Release Year: 1974

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