Brother John (1971)
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- PG-13
- 1h 35min
- Drama, Sci-Fi
- 15 Aug 1971 (Sweden)
- Movie
A man who returns to his hometown for a funeral may have a much larger purpose in life than those around him can see.
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Cast
| Sidney Poitier | ... |
John Kane
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| Will Geer | ... |
Doc Thomas
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| Bradford Dillman | ... |
Lloyd Thomas
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| Beverly Todd | ... |
Louisa MacGill
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| Ramon Bieri | ... |
Orly Ball
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| Warren J. Kemmerling | ... |
George
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| Lincoln Kilpatrick | ... |
Charley Gray
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P. Jay Sidney | ... |
Rev. MacGill
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| Richard Ward | ... |
Frank
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| Paul Winfield | ... |
Henry Birkardt
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| Zara Cully | ... |
Miss Nettie
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| Michael Bell | ... |
Cleve
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Howard Rice | ... |
Jimmy
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Darlene Rice | ... |
Marsha
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Harry Davis | ... |
Turnkey
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| Lynn Hamilton | ... |
Sarah
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Gene Tyburn | ... |
Calvin
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E.A. Nicholson | ... |
Perry
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Billy Crane | ... |
Bill Jones
(as Bill Crane)
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Richard Bay | ... |
Lab Deputy
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| John Hancock | ... |
Henry's Friend
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Lynn Arden | ... |
Nurse
(as Lynne Arden)
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William Houze | ... |
Motel Owner
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Maye Henderson | ... |
Neighbor
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Lois Smith | ... |
Neighbor
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Directed by
| James Goldstone | ||
Written by
| Ernest Kinoy | ... | () |
Produced by
| Joel Glickman | ... | producer |
| Sidney Poitier | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Quincy Jones | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Gerald Perry Finnerman | ||
Editing by
| Edward A. Biery | ||
Editorial Department
| Garner M.J. Morris | ... | assistant film editor |
| Jason Starks | ... | apprentice film editor |
Casting By
| Billy Gordon | ||
Art Direction by
| Albert Brenner | ... | (as Al Brenner) |
Set Decoration by
| Audrey A. Blasdel | ... | (as Audrey Blasdel) |
Costume Design by
| Guy C. Verhille | ||
Makeup Department
| Al Fleming | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Herb Wallerstein | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Thomas J. Schmidt | ... | first assistant director (as Tom Schmidt) |
| Charles Washburn | ... | second assistant director |
| William Crain | ... | intern director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Edward Aiona | ... | assistant propman (as Eddie Aiona) |
| John Anderson | ... | lead man |
| Ernie Phillips | ... | scenic artist |
| Hank Stonecipher | ... | construction chief (as Henry Stonecipher) |
| George Tuers | ... | lead man (as George Tuers II) |
| Rich Valesko | ... | property master (as Richie Valesko) |
Sound Department
| Gene S. Cantamessa | ... | boom operator (as Gene Cantamessa) |
| Arthur Piantadosi | ... | dubbing mixer (as Arturo Piantadosi) |
| William Randall | ... | sound mixer |
| Bob Simpson | ... | second boom man (as Robert Simpson) |
| Eddie Trujillo | ... | sound intern (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Geza Gaspar | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert E. Gaynor | ... | grip (as Bob Gaynor) |
| William W. Gillohm | ... | still photographer (as Bill Gillohm) |
| Joe Jackman | ... | camera operator |
| Bill Johnson | ... | camera operator |
| John Livesley | ... | key grip (as John Livesly) |
| Don Merhoff | ... | electrician |
| George H. Merhoff | ... | gaffer (as George Merhoff) |
| Anthony Pistone | ... | electrician (as Tony Pistone) |
| Paul M. Pollard | ... | assistant camera (as Paul Pollard) |
| Harold Rabuse | ... | grip |
| Eugene Simpson | ... | electrician (as Gene Simpson) |
| Bradley B. Six | ... | assistant camera (as Brad Six) |
| Ward Stout | ... | electrician |
| Joseph M. Wilcots | ... | assistant camera (as Joe Wilcots) |
| Eddie Willis | ... | grip |
| Sidney Ray Baldwin | ... | camera intern (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ermon Sessions | ... | wardrobe (as Ermon Session) |
| Aida Swinson | ... | wardrobe |
| Guy C. Verhille | ... | costumer (as Guy Verhille) |
Location Management
| Vince Martinez | ... | location auditor |
| Leo Yates | ... | location coordinator |
Music Department
| Toots Thielemans | ... | musician: harmonica solo |
| Stan Witt | ... | music editor (as Stanley Witt) |
| Emil Richards | ... | musician: drums, percussion (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Malcolm Atterbury Jr. | ... | continuity supervisor |
| Esperanza Vasquez | ... | script girl (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Bruce Petty | ... | transportation |
Additional Crew
| Mickey Chonos | ... | cuisiner (as Mickey Chomos) |
| Jake McKinney | ... | publicist |
| George G. Miller | ... | first aid (as George C. Miller) |
| James Pike | ... | craft service |
| John Dolan | ... | projectionist (uncredited) |
| James Donnaldson | ... | zoological specialist (uncredited) |
| Terry McNeely | ... | assistant: Sidney Poitier (uncredited) |
| Shirley Spangler | ... | secretary: Joel Glickman (uncredited) |
| Esperanza Vasquez | ... | intern (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (1971) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film (1971) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1971) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Kamera (1971) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures of Argentina (1972) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Damaskinos-Mihailidis (DM) [gr] (1972) (Greece) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1977) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1996) (United States) (video)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (video)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemobile Systems (location equipment)
- Edit International (sound effects)
- Poppy Corporation (Swim Fashions)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
John Kane (Sidney Poitier) always seems to know when there will be a death in his family, despite not being in touch with them, and returns to his hometown. He has come home again, to be at his sister's deathbed and funeral. There is a strike in the town, and the police think he is a labor agitator. His well-used passport and unusual book collection only fuel their suspicions. But the town's doctor has always noticed that John is different, and thinks he has a larger purpose in life. |
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| Taglines | Brother John just blew into town...and the town is about to blow apart! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Columbia Pictures was denied the use of the name Kane for this picture by a 3-man industry panel on April 24, 1970. RKO claimed the moniker would be detrimental to the movie Citizen Kane (1941) which was still in re-issue. Variety, May 20, 1970. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Shirtless: Hollywood's Sexiest Men (2002). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Children of the Summer See more » |
| 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. See more » |