Brute Force (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1947, Brute Force is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jules Dassin, running about 98 minutes. “Power Packed Picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Timeworn Joe Collins and his fellow inmates live under the heavy thumb of the sadistic, power-tripping guard Captain Munsey. Only Collins' dreams of escape keep him going, but how can he possibly bust out of Munsey's chains?
Who’s in it. Brute Force stars Burt Lancaster as Joe Collins, Hume Cronyn as Capt. Munsey, Charles Bickford as Gallagher and Yvonne De Carlo as Gina Ferrara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Brute Force has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brute Force page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brute Force tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brute Force (1947)?
- In US, Brute Force is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brute Force worth watching?
- Brute Force holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brute Force?
- Brute Force stars Burt Lancaster, Hume Cronyn, Charles Bickford, Yvonne De Carlo and Ann Blyth.
- When was Brute Force released?
- Brute Force was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.