Force of Evil (1950)

Sensational Story Of a Numbers King Whose Number Was Up!

Force of Evil (1950) poster

Lawyer Joe Morse wants to consolidate all the small-time numbers racket operators into one big powerful operation. But his elder brother Leo is one of these small-time operators who wants to stay that way, preferring not to deal with the gangsters who dominate the big-time.

Director: Abraham Polonsky
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Raksin
Cinematography: George Barnes
Editing: Art Seid
Production: Roberts Pictures Inc., Enterprise Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Courtroom Drama

Keywords

new york city, gangster, film noir, lawyer, numbers racket, brother brother relationship

Trailer

Force of Evil Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Force of Evil about?
Lawyer Joe Morse wants to consolidate all the small-time numbers racket operators into one big powerful operation. But his elder brother Leo is one of these small-time operators who wants to stay that way, preferring not to deal with the gangsters who dominate the big-time.
Who directed Force of Evil?
Force of Evil was directed by Abraham Polonsky.
Who stars in Force of Evil?
Force of Evil stars John Garfield, Thomas Gomez, Marie Windsor, Howland Chamberlain, Roy Roberts, Paul Fix.
How long is Force of Evil?
Force of Evil has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is Force of Evil?
Force of Evil is a Crime, Drama film.
Where was Force of Evil produced?
Force of Evil was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Force of Evil?
The themes of Force of Evil include: Courtroom Drama.