Brother Orchid
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Originally released in 1940. Brother Orchid is a comedy/crime film. directed by Lloyd Bacon. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edward G. Robinson, Ann Sothern, and Humphrey Bogart
Synopsis
When retired racket boss John Sarto tries to reclaim his place and former friends try to kill him, he finds solace in a monastery and reinvents himself as a pious monk.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (37 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edward G. Robinson
as Little John T. 'Johnny' Sarto
Ann Sothern
as Florence 'Flo' Addams
Humphrey Bogart
as Jack Buck
Donald Crisp
as Brother Superior
Ralph Bellamy
as Clarence P. Fletcher
Allen Jenkins
as Willie 'The Knife' Corson
Charles D. Brown
as Brother Wren
Cecil Kellaway
as Brother Goodwin
Morgan Conway
as Philadelphia Powell
Richard Lane
as Mugsy O'Day
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Vitaphone Corporation
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brother Orchid about?
When retired racket boss John Sarto tries to reclaim his place and former friends try to kill him, he finds solace in a monastery and reinvents himself as a pious monk.
Who directed Brother Orchid?
Brother Orchid was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
How long is Brother Orchid?
Brother Orchid has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Brother Orchid released?
Brother Orchid was released on June 7, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Brother Orchid?
The main cast of Brother Orchid includes Edward G. Robinson, Ann Sothern, Humphrey Bogart, Donald Crisp, Ralph Bellamy.