Movie

Brute Force

“Power Packed Picture!”

★ 7.3(209)19471h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Jules Dassin
Release date: 1947-07-16
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Mark Hellinger Productions

Brute Force — trailer

About Brute Force

Brute Force is a 1947 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Jules Dassin, starring Burt Lancaster, Hume Cronyn and Charles Bickford. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 209 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Brute Force in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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?

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

Jack Overman

Kid Coy

Roman Bohnen

Warden A.J. Barnes

Themes & keywords

prison cellprison guardfilm noirblack and whiteprison riot

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Brute Force in Germany?+

Brute Force is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Brute Force on Netflix?+

Brute Force is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Brute Force?+

Brute Force has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Brute Force?+

Brute Force stars Burt Lancaster, Hume Cronyn, Charles Bickford, Yvonne De Carlo and Ann Blyth.

When did Brute Force come out?+

Brute Force is a 1947 movie directed by Jules Dassin.

What genre is Brute Force?+

Brute Force is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Brute Force?+

Brute Force was directed by Jules Dassin.