The Brute Man
“No woman was safe from his crushing arms...”
Synopsis
A facially disfigured and mentally unhinged man wreaks his revenge on those he blames for his condition.
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THE BRUTE MAN 1946 Faux Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-01
Top Cast
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Rondo Hatton
Hal Moffet AKA 'The Creeper'
Tom Neal
Clifford Scott
Jan Wiley
Virginia Rogers Scott
Jane Adams
Helen Paige
Donald MacBride
Police Captain M. J. Donelly
Peter Whitney
Police Lieutenant Gates
Fred Coby
Young Hal Moffet
Janelle Johnson Dolenz
Joan Bemis (as JaNelle Johnson)
Mary Ann Bricker
Mary Ann Obringer (uncredited)
Tristram Coffin
Police Lieutenant / voice of radio announcer (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
Police Commissioner Salisbury (uncredited)
John Hamilton
Professor Cushman (uncredited)
Frank O'Connor
Policeman at Helen's Apartment (uncredited)
Beatrice Roberts
Nurse (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheim
Pawnbroker (uncredited)
William Ruhl
Policeman at Helen's Apartment (uncredited)
James Nolan
Police Dispatcher (uncredited)
Oscar O'Shea
Mr. Haskins - Grocer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Yarbrough
- Screenplay & Story
- Dwight V. Babcock, George Bricker, M. Coates Webster
- Original Title
- The Brute Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Yarbrough
Dwight V. Babcock, George Bricker, M. Coates Webster
Maury Gertsman
Philip Cahn
Ben Pivar
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Yarbrough
Director
George Bricker
Writer
M. Coates Webster
Writer
Ben Pivar
Producer
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Philip Cahn
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brute Man
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What is The Brute Man about?
A facially disfigured and mentally unhinged man wreaks his revenge on those he blames for his condition.
Who directed The Brute Man?
The Brute Man was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
Who stars in The Brute Man?
The principal cast of The Brute Man includes Rondo Hatton, Tom Neal, Jan Wiley, Jane Adams, Donald MacBride.
When was The Brute Man released and how long is it?
The Brute Man was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 58m.