64%
Tomatometer
64%
Popcornmeter
6.6
TMDB
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.
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Budget
Not disclosed
Revenue
Not disclosed
Studios
The Vitaphone Corporation
Warner Bros. Pictures
Edward G. Robinson
Little John T. 'Johnny' Sarto
Ann Sothern
Florence 'Flo' Addams
Humphrey Bogart
Jack Buck
Donald Crisp
Brother Superior
Ralph Bellamy
Clarence P. Fletcher
Allen Jenkins
Willie 'The Knife' Corson
Charles D. Brown
Brother Wren
Cecil Kellaway
Brother Goodwin
Morgan Conway
Philadelphia Powell
Richard Lane
Mugsy O'Day
Paul Guilfoyle
Red Martin
John Ridgely
Texas Pearson
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Fandango At Home5 reviews · 3 critics · 1 fan
3 fresh · 1 rotten
A very unusual film which really exemplifies the fine acting range of Robinson, as he decides to give up gangsterism and its high life for the subtle rewards of joining a monastery and finding there's more to offer him from a life of solitude and serving others. A minor classic.
Title
Brother Orchid
Released
Jun 7, 1940
Rated
NR
Region of Origin
United States of America
Original Audio
English
Runtime
1h 28m
Status
Released
Studios
The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
