The Brute (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1953, The Brute is a drama and romance film directed by Luis Buñuel, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. A tough young man, who helps to kick poor people out of their houses, falls in love with a girl. She lives with her father in the building about to be demolished.
Who’s in it. The Brute stars Pedro Armendáriz as Pedro, Katy Jurado as Paloma, Rosita Arenas as Meche and Andrés Soler as Andrés Cabrera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Brute has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brute page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brute tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brute (1953)?
- In US, The Brute is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brute worth watching?
- The Brute holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brute?
- The Brute stars Pedro Armendáriz, Katy Jurado, Rosita Arenas, Andrés Soler and Paco Martínez.
- When was The Brute released?
- The Brute was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.