Brother John
1971, English. Directed by James Goldstone.
Brother John just blew into town...and the town is about to blow apart!
An enigmatic man returns to his Alabama hometown as his sister is dying of cancer and incites the suspicion of notable town officials.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- James GoldstoneDirector
- Sidney PoitierJohn Kane
- Will GeerDoc Thomas
- Bradford DillmanLloyd Thomas
- Beverly ToddLouisa MacGill
- Ramon BieriOrly Ball
- Warren J. KemmerlingGeorge
- Lincoln KilpatrickCharley Gray
- P. Jay SidneyRev. MacGill
- Richard WardFrank
- Paul WinfieldHenry Birkardt
- Zara CullyMiss Nettie
- Michael BellCleve
Details
- Released
- 15 August 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ernest Kinoy
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How long is Brother John?
Brother John runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Brother John have a post-credits scene?
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Brother John parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Brother John is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Brother John on?
Brother John isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Brother John?
If you liked Brother John, try The Intruder, K-PAX, Charly.
Who directed Brother John?
Brother John (1971) was directed by James Goldstone and stars Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman.