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Brute Force

7.319471h 38mMovieCrimeDramaThriller

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?

DirectorJules Dassin
WritersRichard Brooks·Robert Patterson
ProducerMark Hellinger

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Cast · Directed by Jules Dassin

Burt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
Joe Collins
Hume Cronyn
Hume Cronyn
Capt. Munsey
Charles Bickford
Charles Bickford
Gallagher
Yvonne De Carlo
Yvonne De Carlo
Gina Ferrara
Ann Blyth
Ann Blyth
Ruth
Ella Raines
Ella Raines
Cora Lister
Anita Colby
Anita Colby
Flossie
Sam Levene
Sam Levene
Louie Miller #7033
Jeff Corey
Jeff Corey
'Freshman' Stack
John Hoyt
John Hoyt
Spencer
Jack Overman
Jack Overman
Kid Coy
Roman Bohnen
Roman Bohnen
Warden A.J. Barnes

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Brute Force is streaming on HBO Max, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Brute Force on Netflix?

No, Brute Force is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and YouTube TV.

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