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Brute Force

1947-07-16 · 98 min · ★ 7.3

Crime · Drama · Thriller

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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Directors
Jules Dassin
Production companies
Mark Hellinger Productions, Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Burt LancasterBurt LancasterJoe Collins
Hume CronynHume CronynCapt. Munsey
Charles BickfordCharles BickfordGallagher
Yvonne De CarloYvonne De CarloGina Ferrara
Ann BlythAnn BlythRuth
Ella RainesElla RainesCora Lister
Anita ColbyAnita ColbyFlossie
Sam LeveneSam LeveneLouie Miller #7033
Jeff CoreyJeff Corey'Freshman' Stack
John HoytJohn HoytSpencer
Jack OvermanJack OvermanKid Coy
Roman BohnenRoman BohnenWarden A.J. Barnes
Sir LancelotSir LancelotCalypso
Vince BarnettVince BarnettMuggsy
Jay C. FlippenJay C. FlippenHodges (guard)
Richard GainesRichard GainesMcCollum
Frank PugliaFrank PugliaFerrara
James BellJames BellCrenshaw
Howard DuffHoward DuffRobert 'Soldier' Becker
Art SmithArt SmithDr. Walters

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