Brother John (1970)
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Sidney Poitier stars as John Kane, a heavenly emissary who pays a visit to the Alabama town where he was born. Making it his mission to purge the community of all hatred and prejudice, "Brother John" is nothing less than the Messiah returned to earth. Trouble is, he's black, and it's Alabama-so who's going to pay attention? Will Greer costars as a local town doctor. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 95 mins
Complete Cast:
- Harry Davis - Turrkey
- Beverly Todd - Louisa MacGill
- Will Geer - Doc Thomas
- Ramon Bieri - Orly Ball
- Lynn Hamilton - Sarah
- Warren Kemmerling - George
- Darlene Rice - Marsha
- P. Jay Sidney - Rev. MacGill
- Paul Winfield - Henry Birkhardt
- John Hancock - Henry's Friend
- Bradford Dillman - Lloyd Thomas
- Sidney Poitier - John Kane
- Michael Patrick Bell - Cleve
- Zara Cully - Miss Nettie
- Maye Henderson
- Lincoln Kilpatrick - Charley Gray
- Howard Rice - Jimmy
- Lois Smith - Neighbor
- Gene Tyburn - Calvin
- Director(s):
- James Goldstone
- Writer(s):
- Ernest Kinoy
- Producer(s):
- Joel Glickman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Adult Situations, Violence, Suitable for Children)
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