Brother John
Movie
1971
PG-13
1 HOUR 36 MINS
Drama
A mysterious man returns to his Alabama hometown for his sister’s funeral and confronts racial tensions and the suspicions of townsfolk who wonder about his enigmatic past and global travels.
Cast & Crew
Sidney Poitier John Kane
Will Geer Doc Thomas
Beverly Todd Louisa MacGill
Bradford Dillman Lloyd Thomas
Ramon Bieri Orly Ball
Warren Kemmerling George
Lincoln Kilpatrick Charley Gray
P. Jay Sidney Rev. MacGill
Richard Ward Frank
Paul Winfield Henry Birkardt
Zara Cully Miss Nettie
Michael Bell Cleve
Howard Rice Jimmy
Darlene Rice Marsha
Harry Davis Turnkey
Lynn Hamilton Sarah
Gene Tyburn Calvin
E.A. Nicholson Perry
Bill Crane Bill Jones
Richard Bay Lab Deputy
John Hancock Henry's Friend
Lynne Arden Nurse
William Houze Motel Owner
Maye Henderson Neighbor
Lois Smith Neighbor
James Goldstone Director
Ernest Kinoy Screenwriter
Joel Glickman Producer
Gerald Perry Finnerman Cinematography
Edward A. Biery Film Editing
Quincy Jones Original Music
Al Brenner Art Director
Audrey Blasdel Set Decoration
Guy C. Verhille Costume Design
Billy Gordon Casting
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