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The Brother From Another Planet: Full Cast & Crew 1984 Sci-Fi/Comedy
The Brother (Joe Morton) is an alien and escaped slave on the run from his home planet. After he lands in New York City, he tries to adapt to life on the streets of Harlem. Although the Brother is mute, he does have great abilities at fixing machines, and he gets a job. As the Brother tries to blend in with his new culture, he finds an apartment and gradually makes friends. Meanwhile, he is pursued by two agents from his home world who are intent on returning there with him. R Released: Sep 7, 1984 See Movie Details

Cast & Crew

All Cast Crew
John Sayles Director, Writer, Film Editing Joe Morton The Brother Actor Daryl Edwards Fly Actor Steve James Odell Actor Leonard Jackson Smokey Actor Bill Cobbs Walter Actor Maggie Renzi Noreen Actor, Producer Tom Wright Sam Actor Renn Woods Bernice Actor Reggie Rock Bythewood Rickey Actor Peggy Rajski Producer, Production Manager Mason Daring Original Music Ernest R. Dickerson Cinematographer Barbara Shapiro Casting Nora Chavooshian Production Design Stephen J. Lineweaver Art Director Karen Perry Costume Design Ralph Cordero Makeup Artist Timothy D'Arcy Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist Joy Birdsong Assistant Director Craig Lawrence Rice Assistant Director Carol Dysinger Sound Eric Taylor Sound