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Still from Brother John — Brother John (1971) — James GoldstonePhotographed by Gerald Perry Finnerman

Poster for Brother John

James Goldstone

Brother John

English / 1971 / 1h 35m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Science Fiction

Letterboxd: 3.34/5·431 ratings·104 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

An enigmatic man returns to his Alabama hometown as his sister is dying of cancer and incites the suspicion of notable town officials.

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Scores by Quincy Jones
Position 15
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Starring Sidney Poitier
Position 16
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Additions: February 2020
Position 14

Credits

Crew

DirectorJames Goldstone

Writer

CinematographerGerald Perry Finnerman

ComposerQuincy Jones

EditorEdward A. Biery

ProducerJoel Glickman

Cast

Sidney Poitieras John Kane

Will Geeras Doc Thomas

Bradford Dillmanas Lloyd Thomas

Beverly Toddas Louisa MacGill

Ramon Bierias Orly Ball

Warren J. Kemmerlingas George

Lincoln Kilpatrickas Charley Gray

P. Jay Sidneyas Rev. MacGill

Richard Wardas Frank

Paul Winfieldas Henry Birkardt

Zara Cullyas Miss Nettie

Michael Bellas Cleve

Howard Riceas Jimmy

Darlene Riceas Marsha

Harry Davisas Turnkey

Lynn Hamiltonas Sarah

Gene Tyburnas Calvin

E.A. Nicholsonas Perry

Billy Craneas Bill Jones (as Bill Crane)

Richard Bayas Lab Deputy

Brother John (1971) | Criteria