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Brother John poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.2 / 100
1971·Drama / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 35m

BROTHER JOHN

“Brother John just blew into town...and the town is about to blow apart!”

An enigmatic man returns to his Alabama hometown as his sister is dying of cancer and incites the suspicion of notable town officials.

Above the Line
James Goldstone·DirectorErnest Kinoy·WriterGerald Perry Finnerman·Director of PhotographyQuincy Jones·Original Music ComposerEdward A. Biery·Editor
Cast
Sidney Poitier·John KaneWill Geer·Doc ThomasBradford Dillman·Lloyd ThomasBeverly Todd·Louisa MacGillRamon Bieri·Orly BallWarren J. Kemmerling·GeorgeLincoln Kilpatrick·Charley GrayP. Jay Sidney·Rev. MacGillRichard Ward·FrankPaul Winfield·Henry Birkardt
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 2
James Goldstone·DirectorMalcolm Atterbury Jr.·Continuity
Writing· 1
Ernest Kinoy·Writer
Camera· 3
Gerald Perry Finnerman·Director of PhotographyWilliam W. Gillohm·Still PhotographerJohn Livesley·Key Grip
Editing· 1
Edward A. Biery·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Quincy Jones·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Albert Brenner·Art DirectionGuy C. Verhille·Costume DesignAudrey A. Blasdel·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Joel Glickman·Producer
By the Numbers
62.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Brother John's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D3D3D3
#333333
#E6E600
Mood
Serious, Contemplative
Composition
Split
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A minimalist movie poster features a stylized, semi-transparent black and white image of a man walking forward, with his head turned slightly to his right. He w”

Key Elements
ManShirtTieJacket
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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