The Brute Master (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1920, The Brute Master is a drama film directed by Roy Marshall, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Madeline Gray, a young San Francisco woman spending the winter in the tropics, is suddenly called home. Accompanied by her friend Walter Maxwell, she books passage on a schooner owned by Bucko McAllister--aka "The Brute Master" because of his brutal, tyrannical behavior. Once they're at sea a crew member mutinies, locks McAllister in his cabin and sets the ship on fire. Maxwell, Madeline and the remaining crew make it off the ship and to a nearby island, where they make a discovery that they weren't expecting at all.
Who’s in it. The Brute Master stars Hobart Bosworth as Bucko McAllister, aka The Brute Master, Anna Q. Nilsson as Madeline Grey, William Conklin as Walter Maxwell and Margaret Livingston as The Native 'Taupou'.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Brute Master sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brute Master page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brute Master tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brute Master (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Brute Master change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Brute Master worth watching?
- The Brute Master holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Brute Master?
- The Brute Master stars Hobart Bosworth, Anna Q. Nilsson, William Conklin and Margaret Livingston.
- When was The Brute Master released?
- The Brute Master was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.