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Brute Force
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Brute Force

Wed, Jul 16, 1947
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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?

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasThu, Jul 10, 1947Los Angeles, California
  • PhysicalWed, Nov 11, 1998VHS
GB
  • In CinemasSun, Sep 7, 1947
  • PhysicalMon, Sep 15, 2014Blu-ray
CA
  • In CinemasWed, Jul 16, 1947
FR
  • PhysicalTue, Dec 6, 2005DVD
DE
  • PhysicalWed, Feb 13, 2013DVD
Where to watch

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  • Criterion Channel↗
  • FlixFling↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster
    as Joe Collins
  • Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn
    as Capt. Munsey
  • Charles Bickford
    Charles Bickford
    as Gallagher
  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo
    as Gina Ferrara
  • Ann Blyth
    Ann Blyth
    as Ruth
  • Ella Raines
    Ella Raines
    as Cora Lister
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