The Brig
Synopsis
Jonas Mekas’s film captures The Living Theatre’s stage production of The Brig, an unflinching portrait of life inside a U.S. Marine Corps jail in Japan in 1957. Over the course of a single day, prisoners endure relentless drills, abuse, and dehumanization, exposing the brutality of military discipline with stark immediacy.
Top Cast
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Warren Finnerty
Lintz
Henry Howard
Cpt. Grace
Tom Lilard
Warden
James Tiroff
Prisoner No.1
Steven Ben Israel
Prisoner No.2
Rufus Collins
Prisoner No.3
Gene Lipton
Prisoner No.4
Michael Elias
Prisoner No.5
William Shari
Prisoner No.6
Viktor Allen
Prisoner No.7
George Bartenieff
Prisoner No.8
Gene Gordon
Prisoner No.9
Mark Duffy
Prisoner No.10
Henry Proach
New Prisoner
Carl Einhorn
Prisoner Chaser
Luke Theodore
Prisoner Chaser
Jim Anderson
Tepperman
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonas Mekas
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth H. Brown
- Original Title
- The Brig
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- White Line Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonas Mekas
Kenneth H. Brown
Jonas Mekas
Adolfas Mekas
David C. Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Jonas Mekas
Director
Kenneth H. Brown
Writer
Adolfas Mekas
Editor
David C. Stone
Producer
Jonas Mekas
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brig
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What is The Brig about?
Jonas Mekas’s film captures The Living Theatre’s stage production of The Brig, an unflinching portrait of life inside a U.S. Marine Corps jail in Japan in 1957. Over the course of a single day, prisoners endure relentless drills, abuse, and dehumanization, exposing the brutality of military discipline with stark immediacy.
Who directed The Brig?
The Brig was directed by Jonas Mekas.
Who stars in The Brig?
The principal cast of The Brig includes Warren Finnerty, Henry Howard, Tom Lilard, James Tiroff, Steven Ben Israel.
When was The Brig released and how long is it?
The Brig was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.