The Brother From Another Planet (US Version) DVD Region 1

After escaping slavery on another planet, a three-toed alien (Joe Morton) crashes on Ellis Island and makes his way to Harlem. Assumed to be a homeless black man, the alien fits right into the multicultural swath of New York City, especially since he can fix both broken bones and broken machines just by touching them. Meanwhile, two men in black with unusual gaits and a fondness for DRAGNET-style dialogue prowl the streets of Harlem looking for the alien. Although director John Sayles is more known for realistic character studies, his early training in film came from writing science fiction scripts for such films as ALLIGATOR and BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS. THE BROTHER FROM ANOTHER PLANET demonstrates his aptitude for the sci-fi genre, though the film probably has more in common with Dante's INFERNO than Steven Spielberg's E.T. or John Carpenter's STARMAN. Sayles has the alien moving up and down New York City's social stratum, exposing both the minor triumphs of the city's poorer residents and the overarching structure of corruption and oppression. Seemingly a comedy, this film is actually a dramatic essay on racism, drug abuse, and corporate greed.

"...[Sayles] has engaged both attention and sympathy..." - John, Pym (Sight and Sound Critic), Sight and Sound, 12/01/1984

"...Among the good things in it is Joe Morton's sweet, wise, unaggressive performance as the often bewildered Brother..." - Vincent, Canby (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 09/14/1984

"...Vastly amusing....Genuinely delightful and inventive..." - Cart. (Variety Film Critic), Variety, 05/23/1984

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Artist Name(s):	James Cameron (Actor) | Daniel Pyne (Actor) | Fisher Stevens (Actor) | Tim Roth (Actor) | Frances McDormand (Actor) | Joe Morton | Steve James 占士 金馬倫 (Actor) | Daniel Pyne (Actor) | Fisher Stevens (Actor) | Tim Roth (Actor) | 法蘭絲麥杜曼 (Actor) | Joe Morton | Steve James 占士 金马伦 (Actor) | Daniel Pyne (Actor) | Fisher Stevens (Actor) | Tim Roth (Actor) | 法兰丝麦杜曼 (Actor) | Joe Morton | Steve James 占士 金馬倫 (Actor) | Daniel Pyne (Actor) | Fisher Stevens (Actor) | Tim Roth (Actor) | Frances McDormand (Actor) | ジョー・モートン | Ｓｔｅｖｅ Ｊａｍｅｓ James Cameron (Actor) | Daniel Pyne (Actor) | Fisher Stevens (Actor) | Tim Roth (Actor) | Frances McDormand (Actor) | Joe Morton | Steve James
Director:	Frances McDormand 法蘭絲麥杜曼 法兰丝麦杜曼 Frances McDormand Frances McDormand
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Release Date:	2003-09-16
UPC Code:	027616886460
Language:	English
Subtitles:	English, Spanish
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	R (MPAA)
Publisher:	20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Package Weight:	104 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004380707

Director: John Sayles

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital Mono - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. John Sayles - Director
Featurette