Film
Brute Force
1947· 14A· 1h 38m· Crime· Drama· Thriller
“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?
1947-07-16
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Key Crew
DirectorJules Dassin
ScreenplayRichard Brooks
ProducerMark Hellinger
Director of PhotographyWilliam H. Daniels
Original Music ComposerMiklós Rózsa
EditorEdward Curtiss
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 19 crew)
Details
Released1947-07-16
Runtime1h 38m · 14A
StatusReleased
StudiosMark Hellinger Productions · Universal Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.3/10 · 214 votes
Original languageen
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