{"product_id":"brothers-1977","title":"Brothers A.K.A. Hermanos • Brothers (1977)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrothers\u003c\/strong\u003e (1977), also released internationally as \u003cstrong\u003eHermanos\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an American prison drama directed by \u003cstrong\u003eArthur Barron\u003c\/strong\u003e. Inspired by the lives of activist \u003cstrong\u003eAngela Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e and Black Panther leader \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Jackson\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film stars \u003cstrong\u003eBernie Casey\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVonetta McGee\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRon O'Neal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Lehne\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eStu Gilliam\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eRenny Roker\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combining powerful performances with political drama and social commentary, \u003cem\u003eBrothers\u003c\/em\u003e remains an important and often overlooked entry in 1970s Black cinema. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWrongfully imprisoned for armed robbery, David Thomas endures the brutality and racial injustice of the American prison system while serving an open-ended sentence. As his political awareness grows through conversations with fellow inmates and correspondence with college professor Paula Jones, he becomes part of a larger struggle against oppression. The story follows David's personal transformation as he searches for dignity, justice, and hope while exposing the harsh realities faced by incarcerated Black Americans without revealing the film's powerful conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFILM HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrothers\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers powerful dramatic performances from Bernie Casey, Vonetta McGee, and Ron O'Neal while presenting an unflinching look at racial inequality, political activism, and the prison system during one of the most turbulent periods in American history. Rather than relying on action, the film builds its impact through compelling characters, emotional storytelling, and thought-provoking social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrothers\u003c\/em\u003e stands apart from many Blaxploitation-era releases by focusing on political activism, social justice, and the prison experience instead of urban crime. Inspired by the lives of George Jackson and Angela Davis, it captures the political climate of the 1970s through outstanding performances and intelligent storytelling. Collectors of Black cinema appreciate its historical importance, memorable cast, and its place among the decade's most meaningful dramatic films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1977, \u003cstrong\u003eBrothers\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects the political and social tensions that followed the Black Power movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Drawing inspiration from the lives of George Jackson and Angela Davis, the film remains an important work of Black American cinema that explores incarceration, racial injustice, and political resistance from a uniquely personal perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrothers\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original U.S. theatrical title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHermanos\u003c\/strong\u003e – International title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arthur Barron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edward Lewis, Mildred Lewis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edward Lewis, Mildred Lewis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taj Mahal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinematography:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Arthur Morrill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Paul Dornisch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edward Lewis Productions, Soho Productions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warner Bros.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bernie Casey, Vonetta McGee, Ron O'Neal, John Lehne, Stu Gilliam, Renny Roker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blaxploitation, Prison Drama, Crime, Political Drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003e\nBrothers \u0026amp; 1970s Black Cinema Keywords\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring Brothers, Hermanos, Bernie Casey, Vonetta McGee, Ron O'Neal, Black cinema, Blaxploitation movies, 1970s Black films, Black action movies, prison dramas, political dramas, Black Power era films, social justice movies, and classic American cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blaxploitation-movies\"\u003eBlaxploitation Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1970s-action-movies\"\u003e1970s Action Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Independent Cinema","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32787195101255,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/Brothers2-removebg-preview_2.png?v=1778263204","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/products\/brothers-1977","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}