The Brother from Another Planet
Movie
1984
R
1 HOUR 48 MINS
Science fiction
Comedy
An escaped alien slave with the appearance of an African-American man silently evades bounty hunters while experiencing life in Harlem and connecting with its residents.
Cast & Crew
Joe Morton The Brother
Daryl Edwards Fly
Steve James Odell
Leonard Jackson Smokey
Bill Cobbs Walter
Maggie Renzi Noreen
Tom Wright Sam
Ren Woods Bernice
Reggie Rock Bythewood Rickey
John Sayles Director
John Sayles Writer
Peggy Rajski Producer
Maggie Renzi Producer
Mason Daring Original Music
Ernest R. Dickerson Cinematography
John Sayles Film Editing
Barbara Shapiro Casting
Nora Chavooshian Production Designer
Stephen J. Lineweaver Art Direction
Karen Perry Costume Design
Ralph Cordero Makeup Artist
Timothy D'Arcy Hair Stylist
Timothy D'Arcy Makeup Artist
Peggy Rajski Production Manager
Joy Birdsong Assistant Director
Craig Lawrence Rice Assistant Director
Carol Dysinger Sound
Eric Taylor Sound
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