Brother Orchid
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Synopsis
When retired racket boss John Sarto tries to reclaim his place and former friends try to kill him, he finds solace in a monastery and reinvents himself as a pious monk.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-19
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Little John T. 'Johnny' Sarto
Ann Sothern
Florence 'Flo' Addams
Humphrey Bogart
Jack Buck
Donald Crisp
Brother Superior
Ralph Bellamy
Clarence P. Fletcher
Allen Jenkins
Willie 'The Knife' Corson
Charles D. Brown
Brother Wren
Cecil Kellaway
Brother Goodwin
Morgan Conway
Philadelphia Powell
Richard Lane
Mugsy O'Day
Paul Guilfoyle
Red Martin
John Ridgely
Texas Pearson
Joseph Crehan
Brother MacEwen
Wilfred Lucas
Brother MacDonald
Tom Tyler
Curley Matthews
Dick Wessel
Buffalo Burns
Granville Bates
Pattonsville Superintendent
Paul Phillips
French Frank
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hartford, Connecticut
Festival / Special Debut
June 7, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Baldwin
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Brother Orchid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Earl Baldwin, Richard Connell, Jerry Wald, Richard Macaulay
Heinz Roemheld
Tony Gaudio
William Holmes
Mark Hellinger, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Jerry Wald
Writer
Richard Macaulay
Writer
Mark Hellinger
Producer
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
William Holmes
Editor
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Earl Baldwin
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brother Orchid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brother Orchid about?
When retired racket boss John Sarto tries to reclaim his place and former friends try to kill him, he finds solace in a monastery and reinvents himself as a pious monk.
Who directed Brother Orchid?
Brother Orchid was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Brother Orchid?
The principal cast of Brother Orchid includes Edward G. Robinson, Ann Sothern, Humphrey Bogart, Donald Crisp, Ralph Bellamy.
When was Brother Orchid released and how long is it?
Brother Orchid was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Brother Orchid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brother Orchid was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brother Orchid?
Brother Orchid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).