Gang boss Little John Sarto returns from Europe where he was looking for "class" to find the new gang leader Jack Burns unwilling to relinquish his control. When Sarto puts together a rival gang he gets wounded and seeks refuge in a monastery. He is gradually transformed by the simple, sincere brothers and, after one last gangland appearance, decides he has found class at last in the monastery.... (Full plot summary below)
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Gang boss Little John Sarto returns from Europe where he was looking for "class" to find the new gang leader Jack Burns unwilling to relinquish his control. When Sarto puts together a rival gang he gets wounded and seeks refuge in a monastery. He is gradually transformed by the simple, sincere brothers and, after one last gangland appearance, decides he has found class at last in the monastery.
Leave your thoughts about Brother Orchid.
| Movie MetropolisJohn J. Puccio...combines a gentle humor with a touch of sweetness that makes it a delight. (Warner Gangsters Collection, Vol. 3) |
| DVDTalk.comDavid CorneliusJust charming enough to keep it from becoming a dud... It's Robinson's delicate touch that keeps us watching. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzIt's a pic that delights in being so ridiculous and corny. |
| User ReviewFrankie ADamn good movie. Edward G Robinson as a gangster who finds himself at a monestary. It changes his whole outlook on life. |
| User ReviewDavid HA very Funny Movie who is one of the best Gangster Comedies of all Time with a Great Edward G. Robinson who deliveres a great Self-Ironicly Gangster Performance and a Great Humphrey Bogart as his Counterpart and the Fight at the end was hillarious |
| User ReviewWizard WA classic gangster movies, with another fine performance from Edward G. Robinson. A gangster escapes an attempt on his life by rival mobsters, and hides out in a monastery. |
| User ReviewAj VThis is one of my favourite dramas of the 1940s. It has a good cast and a good story. I highly recommend this movie. |
| User ReviewPrivate UKind of lame, but you can't beat Bogart and Robinson together. |
| User ReviewVincent HWarning spoiler alert! 24 hours after seeing this film I am still smiling thinking about it. Robinson's performance as a gangster who becomes a monk, aka Brother Orchid, is comical yet full of depth. Brilliant role for a brilliant actor. A heart warming script as well. Rent it soon. You will be glad you did. |
| User ReviewJames HBrilliant and very underrated classic. Edward G. Robinson is magnificent. He is one of my favorite actors and have never seen him in a performance that was not great. Such a good plot, well filmed. |
