Movie Description
The Brother from Another Planet
(1984)Overview
An alien slave crash-lands in New York City while being pursued by two Men in Black bounty hunters. His attempt to find a place for himself on Earth parallels that of the immigrant experience.
Featured Crew
- Director : John Sayles
- Producer : Peggy Rajski,Maggie Renzi
- Editor : John Sayles
- Cast : Joe Morton,Rosanna Carter,Ray Ramirez,Yves Rene,Peter Richardson,Ginny Yang,Daryl Edwards,Steve James,Leonard Jackson,Bill Cobbs,Maggie Renzi,Olga Merediz,Tom Wright,Minnie Gentry,Ren Woods,Reggie Rock Bythewood,Alvin Alexis,Caroline Aaron,Herb Newsome,John Sayles,David Strathairn,Rosetta LeNoire,Michael Mantell,Jamie Tirelli,Liane Curtis,Fisher Stevens,Charles Mitchell,David Babcock,Randy Frazier,Dee Dee Bridgewater,Sidney Sheriff Jr.,Cooper Cunningham,Marisa Smith,Ishmael Houston-Jones,Kim Staunton,Dwania Kyles,Carl Gordon,Leon W. Grant,Anthony Thomas,Andre Robinson Jr.,John Griesemer,Ellis Williams,Edward Baran,Josh Mostel,Deborah Taylor,Herb Downer,Giancarlo Esposito,Dhonna Harris Goodale,Pete Richardson,John Canada Terrell
Cast
The Brother
West Indian Woman
Hispanic Man
Haitian Man
Islamic Man
Korean Shopkeeper
Fly
Odell
Smokey
Walter
Noreen
Noreen's Client
Sam
Mrs. Brown
Bernice
Rickey
Willie
Randy Sue Carter
Little Earl
Man in Black
Man In Black
Mama
Mr. Love
Hector
Ace
Card Trickster
Phil
Bouncer
Malverne Davis
Virgil
Black Hooker
White Hooker
Dancer
Teacher
Waitress
Mr. Price
Basketball Player
Basketball Player
Pusher
White Cop
Watcher
Mr. Vance
Casio Vendor
Vance's Receptionist
Floor Buffer
Man Being Arrested (uncredited)
Waitress (uncredited)
Street Merchant (uncredited)
Baby Grand Patron (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Brother from Another Planet
Status Released
Release Information
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1984-09-07
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 48m
Production CompaniesA-Train Films
Genres
- Comedy
- Science Fiction
