The Brother from Another Planet
1984 · 1h 48m · Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction · United States of America · Rated R (CA)
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.
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John Sayles6.4Smart score
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