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The Brother
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The Brother from Another Planet is a 1984 low-budget American science fiction film, written and directed by John Sayles. The film stars Joe Morton as an escaped extraterrestrial slave trying to find a new life on Earth. [3]
Sep 14, 1984 · The Brother from Another Planet: Directed by John Sayles. With Joe Morton, Rosanna Carter, Ray Ramirez, Yves Rene. A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.
- (6.6K)
- Comedy, Sci-Fi
- John Sayles
- 1984-09-14
A comedy about a silent alien who arrives on Earth and tries to make sense of human behavior. Roger Ebert praises the film's humor, social satire and Joe Morton's performance.
Featuring director John Sayles trademark humanity and an expressive performance from Joe Morton, The Brother from Another Planet is an observant, dryly comic sci-fi gem. Read Critics Reviews ...
- (28)
- John Sayles
- R
- Joe Morton
A mute space alien crash-lands on Ellis Island. He blends in with New Yorkers, holds one-si ...more. Welcome to a world of crude beauty... of danger and excitement... of wonders, legend, and ...
- 109 min
- 340.3K
- Cult Cinema Classics
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The Brother is an alien who has crash-landed on Earth, in New York City. While mute, strongly empathic, and able to fix things, he resembles a Black man with strange feet. His attempt to make a place for himself in Harlem is an allegory for the immigrant experience in the United States.
