Hawthorne James, born in Chicago, Illinois, is an American actor known for his dynamic performances in cult cinema. He appears in Disco Godfather (1979), where he embodies the vibrant energy of the disco era, and Penitentiary II (1982), a gritty exploration of life behind bars. His role in Patty Hearst (1988) further highlights his range as an actor. James's contributions to these films solidify his place in the conversation around exploitation and grindhouse cinema, making him a notable figure in the SassyFlix catalog.
Penitentiary II
Martel "Too Sweet" Gordone earned his parole from jail by winning a prison boxing tournament. All Too Sweet wants to do is start a peaceful life, but a condition of his release is that he work for a boxing promoter. Too Sweet has no interest in boxing and wants to live with his sister and her husband who support his desire to start over. However, when an old enemy from prison, Half Dead, escapes and kills his girlfriend, Too Sweet changes his plans and returns to the ring.
