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The Brother from Another Planet

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6.6/10 • 87

1984-09-071h 48m

ComedyScience Fiction

He's not just another out-of-towner...

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.

Directors
John Sayles
Editors
John Sayles

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Joe Morton

    Joe Morton

    The Brother

  2. Rosanna Carter

    Rosanna Carter

    West Indian Woman

  3. Ray Ramirez

    Ray Ramirez

    Hispanic Man

  4. Yves Rene

    Yves Rene

    Haitian Man

  5. Peter Richardson

    Peter Richardson

    Islamic Man

  6. Ginny Yang

    Ginny Yang

    Korean Shopkeeper

  7. Daryl Edwards

    Daryl Edwards

    Fly

  8. Steve James

    Steve James

    Odell

  9. Leonard Jackson

    Leonard Jackson

    Smokey

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Keywords
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