Judge F.W. Charles — Zoot Suit Character Profile

About Judge F.W. Charles

Presiding judge in the Sleepy Lagoon murder trial, overseeing courtroom proceedings and ultimately presiding over the wrongful convictions of Henry and his friends.

Character Facts

Played by

John Anderson

Appears in

Zoot Suit (1981)

Role

Supporting

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