Summary
Brother John is an American film first released in 1971,
directed by James Goldstone.
The film stars Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman, Beverly Todd and Ramon Bieri.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: James Goldstone
- Script: Ernest Kinoy
- Photo: Gerald Perry Finnerman
- Music: Quincy Jones
- Cast: Sidney Poitier (John Kane), Will Geer (Doc Thomas), Bradford Dillman (Lloyd Thomas), Beverly Todd (Louisa MacGill), Ramon Bieri (Orly Ball), Warren J. Kemmerling (George), Lincoln Kilpatrick (Charley Gray), P. Jay Sidney (Rev. MacGill), Richard Ward (Frank), Paul Winfield (Henry Birkart), Zara Cully (Miss Nettie), Michael Bell (Cleve), Howard Rice (Jimmy), Darlene Rice (Marsha), Harry Davis (Turnkey), Lynn Hamilton (Sarah), Gene Tyburn (Calvin), E.A. Nicholson (Perry), Billy Crane (Bill Jones), Richard Bay (Lab Deputy), John Hancock (Henry’s Friend), Lynn Arden (Nurse), William Houze (Motel Owner), Maye Henderson (Neighbor), Lois Smith (Neighbor)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 95 min
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