Movie

Brother John

“Brother John just blew into town...and the town is about to blow apart!”

★ 6.5(15)19711h 35m

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Good to know

Director: James Goldstone
Release date: 1971-08-15
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: E&R

Brother John — trailer

About Brother John

Brother John is a 1971 movie in the Drama and Science Fiction genres, directed by James Goldstone, starring Sidney Poitier, Will Geer and Bradford Dillman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Brother John in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

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 Birkardt

Zara Cully

Miss Nettie

Michael Bell

Cleve

Themes & keywords

southern usapolice corruptionracismracial tensionlabor strikepicketing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Brother John in Mexico?+

Brother John is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Brother John on Netflix?+

Brother John is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Brother John?+

Brother John has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Brother John?+

Brother John stars Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman, Beverly Todd and Ramon Bieri.

When did Brother John come out?+

Brother John is a 1971 movie directed by James Goldstone.

What genre is Brother John?+

Brother John is Drama and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Brother John?+

Brother John was directed by James Goldstone.