The Brother from Another Planet
“He's not just another out-of-towner...”
Synopsis
A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.
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The Brother from Another Planet (1984), trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-07
Top Cast
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Joe Morton
The Brother
Rosanna Carter
West Indian Woman
Ray Ramirez
Hispanic Man
Yves Rene
Haitian Man
Peter Richardson
Islamic Man
Ginny Yang
Korean Shopkeeper
Daryl Edwards
Fly
Steve James
Odell
Leonard Jackson
Smokey
Bill Cobbs
Walter
Maggie Renzi
Noreen
Olga Merediz
Noreen's Client
Tom Wright
Sam
Minnie Gentry
Mrs. Brown
Ren Woods
Bernice
Reggie Rock Bythewood
Rickey
Alvin Alexis
Willie
Caroline Aaron
Randy Sue Carter
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 26, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sayles
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sayles
- Original Score
- Martin Brody, Mason Daring
- Original Title
- The Brother from Another Planet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- A-Train Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sayles
John Sayles
Martin Brody, Mason Daring
Ernest R. Dickerson
John Sayles
Peggy Rajski, Maggie Renzi
Department Leadership Roster
John Sayles
Editor
John Sayles
Screenplay
John Sayles
Director
Karen Perry
Costume Design
Peggy Rajski
Producer
Ernest R. Dickerson
Director of Photography
Maggie Renzi
Producer
Martin Brody
Original Music Composer
Mason Daring
Original Music Composer
Nora Chavooshian
Production Design
Steve James
Stunt Coordinator
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 The Brother from Another Planet
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What is The Brother from Another Planet about?
A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.
Who directed The Brother from Another Planet?
The Brother from Another Planet was directed by John Sayles.
Who stars in The Brother from Another Planet?
The principal cast of The Brother from Another Planet includes Joe Morton, Rosanna Carter, Ray Ramirez, Yves Rene, Peter Richardson.
When was The Brother from Another Planet released and how long is it?
The Brother from Another Planet was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brother from Another Planet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brother from Another Planet was composed by Martin Brody, Mason Daring.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brother from Another Planet?
The Brother from Another Planet holds official age classifications: CA: R; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).