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Brute Force

1219471h 38mJules Dassin
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 80
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"Power Packed Picture!"

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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What is Brute Force (1947) 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 stars in Brute Force?

Brute Force stars Burt Lancaster (Joe Collins), Hume Cronyn (Capt. Munsey), Charles Bickford (Gallagher), Yvonne De Carlo (Gina Ferrara), Ann Blyth (Ruth). The film was directed by Jules Dassin.

How long is Brute Force?

Brute Force has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1947. It is rated 12.

Is Brute Force worth watching?

Brute Force holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 95. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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