Brothers
1977, English. Directed by Arthur Barron.
He was a nobody; a black man in a white man's prison. She was a somebody; a notorious, beautiful, radical black professor. Their love story shocked the nation. This film is that story.
Thinly disguised account of the relationship between radical black activist Angela Davis and Black Panther and prison inmate George Jackson, who was one of those killed in a failed 1971 prison breakout.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Brothers is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Details
- Released
- 31 March 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edward Lewis, Mildred Lewis
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How long is Brothers?
Brothers runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Brothers have a post-credits scene?
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Brothers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Brothers is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Brothers on?
Brothers is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Brothers?
If you liked Brothers, try Hounddog, All Day and a Night, The Mustang.
Who directed Brothers?
Brothers (1977) was directed by Arthur Barron and stars Bernie Casey, Vonetta McGee, Ron O'Neal.