Brother John

Brother John

6.5IMDb Score
Released:1971-08-15
Duration:95 min
Director:James Goldstone
Actors:Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman, Beverly Todd, Ramon Bieri
Production:E&R, Columbia Pictures

Overview:

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

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