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Brute Force (1947)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
Jules Dassin
  • Profile picture of Burt Lancaster
    Joe Collins Burt Lancaster
  • Profile picture of Hume Cronyn
    Capt. Munsey Hume Cronyn
  • Profile picture of Charles Bickford
    Gallagher Charles Bickford
  • Profile picture of Yvonne De Carlo
    Gina Ferrara Yvonne De Carlo
  • Profile picture of Ann Blyth
    Ruth Ann Blyth
  • Profile picture of Ella Raines
    Cora Lister Ella Raines
  • Profile picture of Anita Colby
    Flossie Anita Colby
  • Profile picture of Sam Levene
    Louie Miller #7033 Sam Levene

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Keywords

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  • prison guard
  • film noir
  • prison riot