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DirectorJohn Sayles
Runtime1h 48m · NR
GenresComedy · Drama · Science-fiction
Release1984-09-07
Film
The Brother from Another Planet
1984· NR· 1h 48m· Comedy· Drama· Science-fiction
“He's not just another out-of-towner...”
A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.
1984-09-07
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Key Crew
DirectorJohn Sayles
ScreenplayJohn Sayles
ProducerMaggie Renzi
Director of PhotographyErnest R. Dickerson
Original Music ComposerMartin Brody
EditorJohn Sayles
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Details
Released1984-09-07
Runtime1h 48m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosA-Train Films
LanguagesSpanish · French · English
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.7/10 · 98 votes
Original languageen
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