Brothers (1977)
Overview
Thinly disguised account of the relationship between radical black activist Angela Davis and Black Panther and prison inmate George Jackson, who was one of those killed in a failed 1971 prison breakout.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.558 |
Directed By
Arthur Barron
Crew
Arthur Barron
Edward Lewis
Pernell Youngblood Tyus
Michael Blum
Vincent Joseph Cresciman
Kim Kurumada
Herb Forgash
Lynn Stalmaster
Lee Savin
Saul Bass
Mildred Lewis
Taj Mahal
Robert H. Greenberg
John Arthur Morrill
Kirk Francis
William Paul Dornisch
Mildred Lewis
Edward Lewis
TOP CAST
Bernie Casey
David Thomas
Vonetta McGee
Paula Jones
Ron O'Neal
Walter Nance
John Lehne
McGee
Stu Gilliam
Robinson
Renny Roker
Lewis
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