Brute Force (1947)

07/16/1947 (US) • 1h 38m

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Power Packed Picture!

Overview

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?

Top Billed Cast

Burt Lancaster

Joe Collins

Hume Cronyn

Capt. Munsey

Yvonne De Carlo

Gina Ferrara

Ella Raines

Cora Lister

Sam Levene

Louie Miller #7033

Jeff Corey

'Freshman' Stack


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

prison cell

prison guard

film noir

prison riot

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