The Brig(1964)
The Brig Synopsis
Jonas Mekas’s film captures The Living Theatre’s stage production of The Brig, an unflinching portrait of life inside a U.S. Marine Corps jail in Japan in 1957. Over the course of a single day, prisoners endure relentless drills, abuse, and dehumanization, exposing the brutality of military discipline with stark immediacy.
The Brig (1964) is a war and drama film directed by Jonas Mekas, released on September 20, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Warren Finnerty, Henry Howard, Tom Lilard and James Tiroff. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonas Mekas
- Writers:
- Kenneth H. Brown
- Producers:
- David C. Stone
- Cinematographer:
- Jonas Mekas
- Production:
- White Line Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Brig Cast & Crew
Main cast
Warren Finnerty
as Lintz
- Henry Howard
Henry Howard
as Cpt. Grace
- Tom Lilard
Tom Lilard
as Warden
- James Tiroff
James Tiroff
as Prisoner No.1
- Steven Ben Israel
Steven Ben Israel
as Prisoner No.2
Rufus Collins
as Prisoner No.3
- Gene Lipton
Gene Lipton
as Prisoner No.4
- Michael Elias
Michael Elias
as Prisoner No.5
- William Shari
William Shari
as Prisoner No.6
- Viktor Allen
Viktor Allen
as Prisoner No.7
George Bartenieff
as Prisoner No.8
- Gene Gordon
Gene Gordon
as Prisoner No.9
Key crew
Directed by Jonas Mekas, written by Kenneth H. Brown, produced by David C. Stone.
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The Brig Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Brig – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Brig online?
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The Brig (1964) is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Brig?
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The main cast of The Brig (1964) includes Warren Finnerty, Henry Howard, Tom Lilard, James Tiroff and Steven Ben Israel. The film was directed by Jonas Mekas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Brig released?
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The Brig was released on September 20, 1964 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is The Brig worth watching?
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The Brig (1964) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.