FILMBJBrother John1971
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How Long Is “Brother John”?
1h 34m runtime
Drama film with a runtime of 94 minutes, released in 1971. Presented in English.
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John Kane is a heavenly emissary who pays a visit to his Alabama hometown. Making it his mission to purge the community of all hatred, "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?, Sidney Poitier stars as a mysterious man who returns to his hometown for his sister's funeral, the locals think that he's just a labour protester but he's hiding a heavenly secret.
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How long is Brother John?
Brother John runs for 1h 34m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under drama.
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