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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 86.4 / 100
1947·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 38m

BRUTE FORCE

“Power Packed Picture!”

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?

Above the Line
Jules Dassin·DirectorRichard Brooks·ScreenplayWilliam H. Daniels·Director of PhotographyMiklós Rózsa·Original Music ComposerEdward Curtiss·Editor
Cast
Burt Lancaster·Joe CollinsHume Cronyn·Capt. MunseyCharles Bickford·GallagherYvonne De Carlo·Gina FerraraAnn Blyth·RuthElla Raines·Cora ListerAnita Colby·FlossieSam Levene·Louie Miller #7033Jeff Corey·'Freshman' StackJohn Hoyt·Spencer
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Jules Dassin·Director
Writing· 1
Richard Brooks·Screenplay
Camera· 1
William H. Daniels·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Edward Curtiss·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Miklós Rózsa·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Mark Hellinger·Producer
By the Numbers
86.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
94%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Brute Force's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#FFFFFF
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Mood
Gritty, Intense, Determined
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a stylized illustration of a shirtless man with dark hair, holding a rifle, against a white background with red brushstrokes. Below him, a g”

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Key Elements
Rifle
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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