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Brute Force (aka Zelle R 17) is a 1947 American crime film noir directed by Jules Dassin, from a screenplay by Richard Brooks with cinematography by William H. Daniels. It stars Burt Lancaster, Hume Cronyn, Charles Bickford and Yvonne De Carlo.
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1947 · 1h 38m · Crime · Drama · Thriller
TMDB 7.3/10 (215 votes)
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?
Directed by Jules Dassin
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Jules DassinDirector
Hume Cronynas Capt. Munsey
Charles Bickfordas Gallagher
Yvonne De Carloas Gina Ferrara
Ann Blythas Ruth
Ella Rainesas Cora Lister
Anita Colbyas Flossie
Sam Leveneas Louie Miller #7033
Jeff Coreyas 'Freshman' Stack
John Hoytas Spencer
Jack Overmanas Kid Coy
Roman Bohnenas Warden A.J. Barnes
Sir Lancelotas Calypso
Vince Barnettas Muggsy