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Brother John (1971)

PG 95 min  -  Drama | Sci-Fi  -   15 August 1971 (Sweden)
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An angel comes to Earth to see if the human race is worth saving.

Director:

James Goldstone

Writer:

Ernest Kinoy

Stars:

Sidney Poitier, Will Geer and Bradford Dillman
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sidney Poitier ...
John Kane
Will Geer Will Geer ...
Doc Thomas
Bradford Dillman Bradford Dillman ...
Lloyd Thomas
Beverly Todd ...
Louisa MacGill
Ramon Bieri Ramon Bieri ...
Orly Ball
Warren J. Kemmerling Warren J. Kemmerling ...
George
Lincoln Kilpatrick ...
Charley Gray
P. Jay Sidney P. Jay Sidney ...
Rev. MacGill
Richard Ward Richard Ward ...
Frank
Paul Winfield ...
Henry Birkardt
Zara Cully Zara Cully ...
Miss Nettie
Michael Bell Michael Bell ...
Cleve
Howard Rice Howard Rice ...
Jimmy
Darlene Rice Darlene Rice ...
Marsha
Harry Davis Harry Davis ...
Turnkey
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Storyline

A mysterious man John Kane (Sidney Poitier) who, when he returns to his hometown in Alabama for his sister's funeral, is thought to be an outside labor agitator - until it's revealed that he's really a heavenly messenger. The plot revolves around a strike at the town's big factory. Written by alfiehitchie  

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Angel | Labor Strike | Prejudice | Bigotry | Picket Line  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and some language (re-rating) See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bruder John See more »

Filming Locations:

Marysville, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation, E&R See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

John Kane: What do you want from me Doctor Thomas? I can't tell you anything.
Doc Thomas: I know. You might just be a paranoid schizophrenic, and I might be a senile psychotic sharing your delusion.
John Kane: That's possible.
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Connections

Referenced in "McCloud: Top of the World, Ma! (#2.2)" (1971) See more »