Brother John
“Brother John just blew into town...and the town is about to blow apart!”
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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Larry Karaszewski on BROTHER JOHN
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-02-19
Top Cast
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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
Howard Rice
Jimmy
Darlene Rice
Marsha
Harry Davis
Turnkey
Lynn Hamilton
Sarah
Gene Tyburn
Calvin
E.A. Nicholson
Perry
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Goldstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Kinoy
- Original Score
- Quincy Jones
- Original Title
- Brother John
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- E&R, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Goldstone
Ernest Kinoy
Quincy Jones
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Edward A. Biery
Joel Glickman
Department Leadership Roster
James Goldstone
Director
Ernest Kinoy
Writer
Joel Glickman
Producer
Quincy Jones
Original Music Composer
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Director of Photography
Edward A. Biery
Editor
Guy C. Verhille
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brother John
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brother John about?
An enigmatic man returns to his Alabama hometown as his sister is dying of cancer and incites the suspicion of notable town officials.
Who directed Brother John?
Brother John was directed by James Goldstone.
Who stars in Brother John?
The principal cast of Brother John includes Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman, Beverly Todd, Ramon Bieri.
When was Brother John released and how long is it?
Brother John was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Brother John?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brother John was composed by Quincy Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brother John?
Brother John holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).