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Brothers

Brothers

19846.65 Seasons116 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Two conservative men support their younger brother when he comes out as gay, and help him navigate being openly homosexual in 1980s Philadelphia.

Produced by Shelley Jensen
NetworksShowtime

Top Cast

Robert Walden

Robert Walden

Joe Waters

Paul Regina

Paul Regina

Cliff Waters

Brandon Maggart

Brandon Maggart

Lou Waters

Philip Charles MacKenzie

Philip Charles MacKenzie

Donald Maltby

Hallie Todd

Hallie Todd

Penny Waters

Yeardley Smith

Yeardley Smith

Louella Waters

M

Mary Ann Pascal

Sam Booke Waters

T

Timothy Williams

Mike Chandler

C

Cathryn Hacker

Caroline Waters

Themes & Keywords

homosexuality

About Brothers

Brothers is a comedy series that first aired in 1984 exploring themes of homosexuality. it stars Robert Walden, Paul Regina, Brandon Maggart. Two conservative men support their younger brother when he comes out as gay, and help him navigate being openly homosexual in 1980s Philadelphia.

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