Brute Force (1947)
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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?
Director: Jules Dassin
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: July 16, 1947
Cast
- Burt Lancaster - Joe Collins
- Hume Cronyn - Capt. Munsey
- Charles Bickford - Gallagher
- Yvonne De Carlo - Gina Ferrara
- Ann Blyth - Ruth
- Ella Raines - Cora Lister
- Anita Colby - Flossie
- Sam Levene - Louie Miller #7033
- Jeff Corey - 'Freshman' Stack
- John Hoyt - Spencer
Screenplay
- Richard Brooks (Screenplay)
- Robert Patterson (Story)
Music: Miklós Rózsa
Cinematography: William H. Daniels
Editing: Edward Curtiss
Production: Mark Hellinger Productions, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Brutal Prison Drama, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas
Keywords
prison cell, prison guard, film noir, black and white, prison riot
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 was directed by Jules Dassin.
- Who stars in Brute Force?
- Brute Force stars Burt Lancaster, Hume Cronyn, Charles Bickford, Yvonne De Carlo, Ann Blyth, Ella Raines.
- How long is Brute Force?
- Brute Force has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Brute Force?
- Brute Force is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Brute Force produced?
- Brute Force was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Brute Force?
- The themes of Brute Force include: Brutal Prison Drama, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas.