Brute Force

Name: Brute Force
Director: Jules Dassin
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1947
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Burt Lancaster, Hume Cronyn, Charles Bickford, Yvonne De Carlo, Ann Blyth

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19471h 38m7.3(215 votes)

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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?

Brute Force (1947) is a crime, drama, and thriller film directed by Jules Dassin. It stars Burt Lancaster, Hume Cronyn, and Charles Bickford. The film runs for 1 hour 38 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 215 votes.

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Director

Jules Dassin

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

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Is Brute Force Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brute Force

Where can I watch Brute Force?

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Who stars in Brute Force?

Brute Force stars Burt Lancaster, Hume Cronyn, Charles Bickford, and Yvonne De Carlo, and was directed by Jules Dassin.

How long is Brute Force?

Brute Force has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes.

When did Brute Force come out?

Brute Force was released in 1947.

What genre is Brute Force?

Brute Force is a crime, drama, and thriller film.

Is Brute Force worth watching?

Brute Force holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.