The movie “Brother John” made in 1971, is a tale of a man who seems to know when deaths in his family are going to occur. Noteworthy actors such as Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, and Bradford Dillman played leading roles. In this piece, we’ll explore where the film was shot, who starred in it, and share some fun trivia about the movie’s production.
Where it Filmed?
“Brother John” was filmed in Marysville, California, USA from the period of March 16, 1970, to May 1970. This location provided the backdrop for the intriguing story of the film.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sidney Poitier | John Kane |
| Will Geer | Doc Thomas |
| Bradford Dillman | Lloyd Thomas |
| Beverly Todd | Louisa MacGill |
| Ramon Bieri | Orly Ball |
| Warren J. Kemmerling | George |
| Lincoln Kilpatrick | Charley Gray |
| P. Jay Sidney | Rev. MacGill |
| Richard Ward | Frank |
| Paul Winfield | Henry Birkardt |
| Zara Cully | Miss Nettie |
| Michael Bell | Cleve |
| Howard Rice | Jimmy |
| Darlene Rice | Marsha |
| Harry Davis | Turnkey |
| Lynn Hamilton | Sarah |
| Gene Tyburn | Calvin |
| E.A. Nicholson | Perry |
| Richard Bay | Lab Deputy |
| John Hancock | Henry’s Friend |
| William Houze | Motel Owner |
| Maye Henderson | Neighbor |
| Lois Smith | Neighbor |
Trivia and Facts
- RKO blocked Columbia Pictures from using the name “Kane” for their film. RKO suggested it would harm the reputation of “Citizen Kane” (1941), which was still being re-issued at that time.
- This film also made an appearance in the documentary “Shirtless: Hollywood’s Sexiest Men” released in 2002.
- The soundtrack for the film includes a tune called “Children of Summer”.
- Some memorable quotes from the film:
- John Kane: “What do you want from me Doctor Thomas? I can’t tell you anything.”
- Doc Thomas: “I know. You might just be a paranoid schizophrenic, and I might be a senile psychotic sharing your delusion.”
- John Kane: “That’s possible.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Marysville, California, USA
- Latitude: 39.1457253
- Longitude: -121.5913547
- Place ID: ChIJ9a12L0BTm4ARhTmraYXebSI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Marysville, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
