Brute Force
“A psychological comedy founded on the Darwinian theory of the evolution of man”
Synopsis
A thin gent in formal wear, amid a club or party, reads a book about primitive man after he's ignored by a pretty lady. We see the book enacted: Weakhands loses his girlfriend to Bruteforce, but chances upon a design for a weapon to vanquish his rival and win her back. His tribe sees this and sets him up as their leader. With the club, he fends off various creatures (a winged lizard, a snake, a dinosaur) and a rival tribe led by Monkeywalk. The women even manage to repel an attack. But the rival tribe discovers the secret of the club themselves, and capture the women. Weakhands, sitting in despair, chances upon a new weapon: the bow and arrow.
Top Cast
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Robert Harron
Harry Faulkner (Prologue) / Weakhands (The Old Days)
Mae Marsh
Lilywhite
William J. Butler
Priscilla's Father (Prologue)
Wilfred Lucas
Brute Force
Edwin Curglot
Caveman
Alfred Paget
In Club (Prologue) / Tribesman (The Old Days)
Jennie Lee
Rejected Cavewoman
Harry Carey
In Womanless Tribe (The Old Days) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank E. Woods
- Original Title
- Brute Force
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 36m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Frank E. Woods
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Frank E. Woods
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Brute Force.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brute Force
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brute Force about?
A thin gent in formal wear, amid a club or party, reads a book about primitive man after he's ignored by a pretty lady. We see the book enacted: Weakhands loses his girlfriend to Bruteforce, but chances upon a design for a weapon to vanquish his rival and win her back. His tribe sees this and sets him up as their leader. With the club, he fends off various creatures (a winged lizard, a snake, a dinosaur) and a rival tribe led by Monkeywalk. The women even manage to repel an attack. But the rival tribe discovers the secret of the club themselves, and capture the women. Weakhands, sitting in despair, chances upon a new weapon: the bow and arrow.
Who directed Brute Force?
Brute Force was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Brute Force?
The principal cast of Brute Force includes Robert Harron, Mae Marsh, William J. Butler, Wilfred Lucas, Edwin Curglot.
When was Brute Force released and how long is it?
Brute Force was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brute Force?
Brute Force holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).