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Brother John

Brother John

Brother John just blew into town...and the town is about to blow apart!

An enigmatic man returns to his Alabama hometown as his sister is dying of cancer and incites the suspicion of notable town officials.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Brother John
  • Genres: Drama, Science Fiction
  • Release Date: 1971-08-15
  • Runtime: 95 minutes
  • Rating: 6.2/10 (13 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: E&R, Columbia Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.5731
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

as John Kane

Will Geer

Will Geer

as Doc Thomas

Bradford Dillman

Bradford Dillman

as Lloyd Thomas

Beverly Todd

Beverly Todd

as Louisa MacGill

Ramon Bieri

Ramon Bieri

as Orly Ball

Warren J. Kemmerling

Warren J. Kemmerling

as George

Lincoln Kilpatrick

Lincoln Kilpatrick

as Charley Gray

P. Jay Sidney

P. Jay Sidney

as Rev. MacGill

Richard Ward

Richard Ward

as Frank

Paul Winfield

Paul Winfield

as Henry Birkardt

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

Larry Karaszewski on BROTHER JOHN

Brother John (1971, trailer) [Sidney Poitier, Beverly Todd, Will Geer, Lincoln Kilpatrick]

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Keywords

southern usapolice corruptionracismracial tensionlabor strikepicketing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brother John?

Brother John is a Drama, Science Fiction movie directed by . It was released on 1971-08-15.

Who are the main actors in Brother John?

The main cast includes Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman, Beverly Todd, Ramon Bieri, .

Where can I watch Brother John online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Brother John is available.

Is Brother John based on a true story?

Brother John just blew into town...and the town is about to blow apart!

What is the IMDb rating of Brother John?

Brother John has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 13 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Brother John?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Brother John?

The soundtrack was composed by E&R, Columbia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Brother John filmed?

Brother John was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Brother John?

The total runtime of Brother John is 95 minutes.

Is Brother John suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Brother John?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Brother John.

Does Brother John have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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