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Brother Orchid

Play trailer Poster for Brother Orchid Released May 29, 1940 1h 28m Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Mob boss Little John Sarto (Edward G. Robinson) cedes control of his territory to Jack Buck (Humphrey Bogart) and leaves town on a grand European tour. Five years later, Sarto tries to take back his turf, but his moll, Flo Addams (Ann Sothern), accidentally leads him into a trap where he's left for dead. Taken in by the well-meaning Brother Superior (Donald Crisp) of a nearby monastery, Sarto begins to understand the error of his previous ways and makes some drastic life changes.
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Mark R. Leeper rec.arts.movies.reviews Rated: 3/5 Oct 21, 2008 Full Review David Cornelius DVDTalk.com Just charming enough to keep it from becoming a dud... It's Robinson's delicate touch that keeps us watching. Rated: 3/5 Apr 5, 2008 Full Review John J. Puccio Movie Metropolis ...combines a gentle humor with a touch of sweetness that makes it a delight. (Warner Gangsters Collection, Vol. 3) Rated: 7/10 Mar 20, 2008 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews It's a pic that delights in being so ridiculous and corny. Rated: C+ May 16, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D Ridiculous but also cute and fun. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/17/24 Full Review ashley h Brother Orchid is an okay film. It is about retired racket boss John Sarto who tries to reclaim his place but former friends try to kill him. Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart give decent performances. The screenplay is a little slow in places. Lloyd Bacon did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the humor and drama. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Movie have heart. (Blobbo like EG Robinson, too.) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Completely implausible, with cartoonish plot and the same for the acting. Worst Bogie or Robinson movie ever! Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Th best gangster comedy movie ever made! Or is it the best comedy gangster movie ever made? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review s r A simple gangster tale that takes a sort of feel good twist. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Lloyd Bacon

Director

Edward G. Robinson

Little John T. "Johnny" Sarto

Humphrey Bogart

Jack Buck

Ann Sothern

Florence "Flo" Addams

Donald Crisp

Brother Superior

Ralph Bellamy

Clarence P. Fletcher
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Synopsis Mob boss Little John Sarto (Edward G. Robinson) cedes control of his territory to Jack Buck (Humphrey Bogart) and leaves town on a grand European tour. Five years later, Sarto tries to take back his turf, but his moll, Flo Addams (Ann Sothern), accidentally leads him into a trap where he's left for dead. Taken in by the well-meaning Brother Superior (Donald Crisp) of a nearby monastery, Sarto begins to understand the error of his previous ways and makes some drastic life changes.
Director
Lloyd Bacon
Producer
Hal B. Wallis, Mark Hellinger
Screenwriter
Earl Baldwin
Production Co
First National, Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 29, 1940, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2016
Runtime
1h 28m
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