Brother John(1971)
Brother John just blew into town...and the town is about to blow apart!
Brother John Synopsis
An enigmatic man returns to his Alabama hometown as his sister is dying of cancer and incites the suspicion of notable town officials.
Brother John (1971) is a drama and science fiction film directed by James Goldstone, released on August 15, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman and Beverly Todd. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- James Goldstone
- Writers:
- Ernest Kinoy
- Producers:
- Joel Glickman
- Cinematographer:
- Gerald Perry Finnerman
- Composer:
- Quincy Jones
- Production:
- E&R, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Brother John (1971) Trailer
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Brother John Videos & Clips
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Brother John (1971, trailer) [Sidney Poitier, Beverly Todd, Will Geer, Lincoln Kilpatrick]
Trailer
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Featurette
Brother John Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sidney Poitier
as John Kane
Will Geer
as Doc Thomas
Bradford Dillman
as Lloyd Thomas
Beverly Todd
as Louisa MacGill
Ramon Bieri
as Orly Ball
Warren J. Kemmerling
as George
Lincoln Kilpatrick
as Charley Gray
- P. Jay Sidney
P. Jay Sidney
as Rev. MacGill
Richard Ward
as Frank
Paul Winfield
as Henry Birkardt
Zara Cully
as Miss Nettie
Michael Bell
as Cleve
Key crew
Directed by James Goldstone, written by Ernest Kinoy, produced by Joel Glickman.
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Brother John Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 16 ratings.
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Brother John – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Brother John online?
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Brother John (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Brother John?
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The main cast of Brother John (1971) includes Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman, Beverly Todd and Ramon Bieri. The film was directed by James Goldstone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Brother John released?
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Brother John was released on August 15, 1971 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Brother John worth watching?
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Brother John (1971) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Brother John?
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