Brother Orchid

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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Release date

7 Jun 1940

Runtime

1 h 28 min

• TMDB 6.6

Genres

• Comedy
• Crime
• Drama
• Romance

Director

Lloyd Bacon

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Countries

• US

Cast

Edward G. Robinsonas Little John T. 'Johnny' SartoAnn Sothernas Florence 'Flo' AddamsHumphrey Bogartas Jack BuckDonald Crispas Brother SuperiorRalph Bellamyas Clarence P. FletcherAllen Jenkinsas Willie 'The Knife' CorsonCharles D. Brownas Brother WrenCecil Kellawayas Brother GoodwinMorgan Conwayas Philadelphia PowellRichard Laneas Mugsy O'Day

Writers

RCRichard ConnellRMRichard MacaulayJerry WaldEBEarl Baldwin

Composer

Heinz Roemheld

Cinematography

Tony Gaudio

Studios

The Vitaphone CorporationWarner Bros. Pictures

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