Brothers (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film
Released in 1977, Brothers is a drama film directed by Arthur Barron, running about 105 minutes. “He was a nobody; a black man in a white man's prison. She was a somebody; a notorious, beautiful, radical black professor. Their love story shocked the nation. This film is that story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Brothers stars Bernie Casey as David Thomas, Vonetta McGee as Paula Jones, Ron O'Neal as Walter Nance and John Lehne as McGee, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brothers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brothers (1977)?
- In US, Brothers is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Brothers?
- Brothers stars Bernie Casey, Vonetta McGee, Ron O'Neal, John Lehne and Stu Gilliam.
- When was Brothers released?
- Brothers was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.