Brute Force (1947)

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Written by Richard Brooks, Robert Patterson

Directed by Jules Dassin

Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1947

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Black and White

Jailbird Burt Lancaster leads the revolt when sadistic chief guard Hume Cronyn pushes the inmates too far. Searing prison drama from the director of heist classic Rififi.

When is Brute Force next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on BBC 2 November 16th, 12:40am. See more...

Cast

Burt LancasterJoe Collins
Hume CronynCapt. Munsey
Charles BickfordGallagher
Yvonne de CarloGina Ferrara
Ann BlythRuth
Ella RainesCora Lister
Anita ColbyFlossie
Sam LeveneLouie Mille
Jeff Corey'Freshman' Stack
John HoytSpencer
Jack OvermanKid Coy
Roman BohnenWarden A.J. Barnes
Sir LancelotCalypso
Vince BarnettMuggsy
Jay C. FlippenHodges

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