Brute Force
“Power Packed Picture!”
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?
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-01
Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Joe Collins
Hume Cronyn
Capt. Munsey
Charles Bickford
Gallagher
Yvonne De Carlo
Gina Ferrara
Ann Blyth
Ruth
Ella Raines
Cora Lister
Anita Colby
Flossie
Sam Levene
Louie Miller #7033
Jeff Corey
'Freshman' Stack
John Hoyt
Spencer
Jack Overman
Kid Coy
Roman Bohnen
Warden A.J. Barnes
Sir Lancelot
Calypso
Vince Barnett
Muggsy
Jay C. Flippen
Hodges (guard)
Richard Gaines
McCollum
Frank Puglia
Ferrara
James Bell
Crenshaw
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
July 16, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 17, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Brooks
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- Brute Force
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Mark Hellinger Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Dassin
Richard Brooks, Robert Patterson
Miklós Rózsa
William H. Daniels
Edward Curtiss
Mark Hellinger
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Dassin
Director
Richard Brooks
Screenplay
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Mark Hellinger
Producer
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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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?
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?
Who directed Brute Force?
Brute Force was directed by Jules Dassin.
Who stars in Brute Force?
The principal cast of Brute Force includes Burt Lancaster, Hume Cronyn, Charles Bickford, Yvonne De Carlo, Ann Blyth.
When was Brute Force released and how long is it?
Brute Force was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Brute Force?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brute Force was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brute Force?
Brute Force holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).