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The Brother from Another Planet (1984) | Criteria

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The Brother from Another Planet

English • 1984 • 1h 48m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Comedy Science Fiction

Synopsis

A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.

Included in
December 2020
Position 19
Included in
Afrofuturism
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Sayles

WriterJohn Sayles

CinematographerErnest R. Dickerson

ComposerMartin Brody, Mason Daring

EditorJohn Sayles

ProducerPeggy Rajski, Maggie Renzi

Cast

Joe Mortonas The Brother

Rosanna Carteras West Indian Woman

as Hispanic Man

Yves Reneas Haitian Man

Peter Richardsonas Islamic Man

Ginny Yangas Korean Shopkeeper

Daryl Edwardsas Fly

Steve Jamesas Odell

Leonard Jacksonas Smokey

Bill Cobbsas Walter

Maggie Renzias Noreen

Olga Meredizas Noreen's Client

Tom Wrightas Sam

Minnie Gentryas Mrs. Brown

Ren Woodsas Bernice

Reggie Rock Bythewoodas Rickey

Alvin Alexisas Willie

Caroline Aaronas Randy Sue Carter

Herb Newsomeas Little Earl

John Saylesas Man in Black