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Brute Force

Brute Force

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1947 1h 38m7.3

Brute Force

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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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DirectorJules Dassin
ScreenplayRichard Brooks
StatusReleased
ReleasedJuly 16, 1947
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 38m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.3 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.5 / 10
Votes207
GenresCrime, Drama, Thriller
StudioMark Hellinger Productions, Universal Pictures

Photos15

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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)

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Jack Gordon

Convict (uncredited)

John Harmon

John Harmon

Roberts (uncredited)

Herbert Heywood

Herbert Heywood

Chef (uncredited)

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Tom Steele

Tom - Tower Guard (uncredited)

Ray Teal

Ray Teal

Jackson - Guard (uncredited)

Dale Van Sickel

Dale Van Sickel

Guard in Machine Shop (uncredited)

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Rudy Germane

Convict (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brute Force

Where can I watch Brute Force?

Brute Force (1947) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Brute Force about?

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?

Who directed Brute Force?

Brute Force (1947) was directed by Jules Dassin. The film is a Crime, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 38m, rated 7.3/10.

How long is Brute Force?

Brute Force runs 1h 38m (98 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.3/10 from 207 votes. Genre: Crime, Drama.

Is Brute Force worth watching?

Brute Force is rated 7.3/10 by 207 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Crime and Drama fans.