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Brute Force

Brute Force

“Power Packed Picture!”
★7.3/10(226)•1947•1h 38m
CrimeDramaThriller
DirectorJules Dassin
ScreenplayRichard Brooks, Robert Patterson
Timeworn Joe Collins and his fellow inmates live under the heavy thumb of the sadistic, power-tripping guard Captain Munsey. Only Collins' dreams of escape keep him going, but how can he possibly bust out of Munsey's chains?
Release
Jul 16, 1947
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Country
United States
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Where to watch Brute Force? Brute Force is available for streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Plex, Plex Channel.
Who directed Brute Force? Brute Force is directed by Jules Dassin.
Who stars in Brute Force? The main cast of Brute Force includes Burt Lancaster, Hume Cronyn, Charles Bickford, Yvonne De Carlo, Ann Blyth.
How long is Brute Force? Brute Force is 1h 38min long.

Cast

Burt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
Joe Collins
Hume Cronyn
Hume Cronyn
Capt. Munsey
Charles Bickford
Charles Bickford
Gallagher
Yvonne De Carlo
Yvonne De Carlo
Gina Ferrara
Ann Blyth
Ann Blyth
Ruth
Ella Raines
Ella Raines
Cora Lister
Anita Colby
Anita Colby
Flossie
Sam Levene
Sam Levene
Louie Miller #7033
Jeff Corey
Jeff Corey
'Freshman' Stack
John Hoyt
John Hoyt
Spencer
Jack Overman
Jack Overman
Kid Coy
Roman Bohnen
Roman Bohnen
Warden A.J. Barnes
Sir Lancelot
Sir Lancelot
Calypso
Vince Barnett
Vince Barnett
Muggsy
Jay C. Flippen
Jay C. Flippen
Hodges (guard)
Richard Gaines
Richard Gaines
McCollum
Frank Puglia
Frank Puglia
Ferrara
James Bell
James Bell
Crenshaw
Howard Duff
Howard Duff
Robert 'Soldier' Becker
Art Smith
Art Smith
Dr. Walters
Whit Bissell
Whit Bissell
Tom Lister
James O'Rear
James O'Rear
Wilson
Paul Bryar
Paul Bryar
Harry (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Gino Corrado
Italian Father Visiting Prison (uncredited)
Al Ferguson
Al Ferguson
Guard (uncredited)

Synopsis

Timeworn Joe Collins and his fellow inmates live under the heavy thumb of the sadistic, power-tripping guard Captain Munsey. Only Collins' dreams of escape keep him going, but how can he possibly bust out of Munsey's chains?

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