Force of Evil (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1948, Force of Evil is a drama and crime film directed by Abraham Polonsky, running about 79 minutes. “Sensational Story Of a Numbers King Whose Number Was Up!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lawyer Joe Morse wants to consolidate all the small-time numbers racket operators into one big powerful operation. But his elder brother Leo is one of these small-time operators who wants to stay that way, preferring not to deal with the gangsters who dominate the big-time.
Who’s in it. Force of Evil stars John Garfield as Joe Morse, Thomas Gomez as Leo Morse, Marie Windsor as Edna Tucker and Howland Chamberlain as Freddie Bauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Force of Evil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Force of Evil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Force of Evil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Force of Evil (1948)?
- In US, Force of Evil is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Force of Evil worth watching?
- Force of Evil holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Force of Evil?
- Force of Evil stars John Garfield, Thomas Gomez, Marie Windsor, Howland Chamberlain and Roy Roberts.
- When was Force of Evil released?
- Force of Evil was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.