Brother John

"Brother John just blew into town...and the town is about to blow apart!"

Aug 15 1971 PG 1h 35m
Drama, Sci-Fi

An enigmatic man returns to his Alabama hometown as his sister is dying of cancer and incites the suspicion of notable town officials.

Plot

John Kane (Sidney Poitier) always seems to know when there will be a death in his family, despite not being in touch with them, and returns to his hometown. He has come home again, to be at his sister's deathbed and funeral. There is a strike in the town, and the police think he is a labor agitator. His well-used passport and unusual book collection only fuel their suspicions. But the town's doctor has always noticed that John is different, and thinks he has a larger purpose in life.

Written by

Ernest Kinoy

Directed by

James Goldstone

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures, E&R

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
862
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA