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Brother Orchid

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6.5/10 • 34

1940-06-071h 28m

ComedyCrimeDramaRomance

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When retired racket boss John Sarto tries to reclaim his place and former friends try to kill him, he finds solace in a monastery and reinvents himself as a pious monk.

Directors
Lloyd Bacon
Writters
Richard Macaulay, Jerry Wald
Editors
William Holmes

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Edward G. Robinson

    Edward G. Robinson

    Little John T. 'Johnny' Sarto

  2. Ann Sothern

    Ann Sothern

    Florence 'Flo' Addams

  3. Humphrey Bogart

    Humphrey Bogart

    Jack Buck

  4. Donald Crisp

    Donald Crisp

    Brother Superior

  5. Ralph Bellamy

    Ralph Bellamy

    Clarence P. Fletcher

  6. Allen Jenkins

    Allen Jenkins

    Willie 'The Knife' Corson

  7. Charles D. Brown

    Charles D. Brown

    Brother Wren

  8. Cecil Kellaway

    Cecil Kellaway

    Brother Goodwin

  9. Morgan Conway

    Morgan Conway

    Philadelphia Powell

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talisencrw

Mar 12, 2016

9/10

A very unusual film which really exemplifies the fine acting range of Robinson, as he decides to give up gangsterism and its high life for the subtle rewards of joining a monastery and finding there's more to offer him from a life of solitude and serving others. A minor classic.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
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