Love That Brute (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1950, Love That Brute is a comedy and crime film directed by Alexander Hall, running about 85 minutes. “The Love Story of a Mug!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a crude gangster hopelessly falling for a sweet young city government employee.
Who’s in it. Love That Brute stars Paul Douglas as E.L. 'Big Ed' Hanley, Jean Peters as Ruth Manning, Cesar Romero as Pretty Willie Wetzchahofsky and Keenan Wynn as Bugsy Welch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Love That Brute has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love That Brute page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love That Brute tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love That Brute (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love That Brute change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love That Brute worth watching?
- Love That Brute holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love That Brute?
- Love That Brute stars Paul Douglas, Jean Peters, Cesar Romero, Keenan Wynn and Joan Davis.
- When was Love That Brute released?
- Love That Brute was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.