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Brother John / Columbia ; an E+R production ; written by Ernest Kinoy ; produced by Joel Glickman ; directed by James Goldstone.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 07741 | Columbia TriStar Home EntertainmentLanguage: English Subtitle language: English, French Publication details: Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, [2003]Description: 1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
ISBN:
  • 0767881273
  • 9780767881272
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits:
  • Director of photography, Gerlad Perry Finnerman ; editor, Edward A. Biery ; music, Quincy Jones.
Cast: Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman, Beverly Todd.Summary: John Kane left his home in Alabama when he was sixteen years-old. There is no way to reach him yet whenever there is a death in the family, he knows to return home. This time he returns to his sister's deathbed. His mysterious appearance stirs the interest of the townsfolk, some thinking he is a Communist agitator, others thinking he is magical, and still others thinking he is a criminal.
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Sidney Poitier stars as John Kane, a heavenly emissary who pays a visit to the Alabama town where he was born. Making it his mission to purge the community of all hatred and prejudice, "Brother John" is nothing less than the Messiah returned to earth. Trouble is, he's black, and it's Alabama-so who's going to pay attention? Will Greer costars as a local town doctor. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

DVD, aspect ratio, 1.85:1; digitally mastered audio and anamorphic video.

In English with optional English and French subtitles; closed-captioned in English.

Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman, Beverly Todd.

Director of photography, Gerlad Perry Finnerman ; editor, Edward A. Biery ; music, Quincy Jones.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1970.

MPAA rating: PG-13.

John Kane left his home in Alabama when he was sixteen years-old. There is no way to reach him yet whenever there is a death in the family, he knows to return home. This time he returns to his sister's deathbed. His mysterious appearance stirs the interest of the townsfolk, some thinking he is a Communist agitator, others thinking he is magical, and still others thinking he is a criminal.

Special features include trailers for the films Brother John, Raisin in the sun and To sir with love.

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