The Brother from Another Planet (1984)
The Brother from Another Planet is a 1984 comedy movie directed by John Sayles, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Joe Morton, Rosanna Carter and Ray Ramirez.
A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.
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What is The Brother from Another Planet about?
A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.
When was The Brother from Another Planet released?
The Brother from Another Planet was released on 7 September 1984.
How long is The Brother from Another Planet?
The Brother from Another Planet runs 1h 48m.
Who made The Brother from Another Planet?
The Brother from Another Planet was directed by John Sayles.
Where can I watch The Brother from Another Planet?
The Brother from Another Planet is available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Artiflix, Eternal Family and Fandor.
Where to watch The Brother from Another Planet
Stream: AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Artiflix, Eternal Family, Fandor, Philo, Sundance Now, YouTube TV
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Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Cast
- Joe Morton as The Brother
- Rosanna Carter as West Indian Woman
- Ray Ramirez as Hispanic Man
- Yves Rene as Haitian Man
- Peter Richardson as Islamic Man
- Ginny Yang as Korean Shopkeeper
- Daryl Edwards as Fly
- Steve James as Odell
- Leonard Jackson as Smokey
- Bill Cobbs as Walter
- Maggie Renzi as Noreen
- Olga Merediz as Noreen's Client
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