The Brig (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1964, The Brig is a drama and war film directed by Jonas Mekas, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. An ultra-realistic depiction of life in a Marine Corps brig (or jail) at a camp in Japan in 1957. Marine prisoners are awakened and put through work details for the course of a single day, submitting in the course of it to extremely harsh and shocking physical and mental degradation and abuse.
Who’s in it. The Brig stars Warren Finnerty as Lintz, Jim Anderson as Tepperman, Henry Howard as Cpt. Grace and Tom Lilard as Warden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Brig has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brig page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brig tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brig (1964)?
- In US, The Brig is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brig worth watching?
- The Brig holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brig?
- The Brig stars Warren Finnerty, Jim Anderson, Henry Howard, Tom Lilard and James Tiroff.
- When was The Brig released?
- The Brig was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.