The Brother from Another Planet

1984 | 108 minutes | 6.6 ★ (81)

The Brother from Another Planet
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    07 September 1984

  • DirectingJohn Sayles
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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