The Brute Man(1946)
No woman was safe from his crushing arms...
The Brute Man Synopsis
A facially disfigured and mentally unhinged man wreaks his revenge on those he blames for his condition.
The Brute Man (1946) is a horror, thriller and crime film directed by Jean Yarbrough, released on October 1, 1946 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Rondo Hatton, Tom Neal, Jan Wiley and Jane Adams. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Yarbrough
- Writers:
- M. Coates Webster, Dwight V. Babcock, George Bricker
- Producers:
- Ben Pivar
- Cinematographer:
- Maury Gertsman
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Brute Man (1946) Trailer
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The Brute Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rondo Hatton
as Hal Moffet AKA 'The Creeper'
Tom Neal
as Clifford Scott
Jan Wiley
as Virginia Rogers Scott
Jane Adams
as Helen Paige
Donald MacBride
as Police Captain M. J. Donelly
Peter Whitney
as Police Lieutenant Gates
- Fred Coby
Fred Coby
as Young Hal Moffet
- Janelle Johnson Dolenz
Janelle Johnson Dolenz
as Joan Bemis (as JaNelle Johnson)
- Mary Ann Bricker
Mary Ann Bricker
as Mary Ann Obringer (uncredited)
Tristram Coffin
as Police Lieutenant / voice of radio announcer (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
as Police Commissioner Salisbury (uncredited)
John Hamilton
as Professor Cushman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jean Yarbrough, written by M. Coates Webster, Dwight V. Babcock and George Bricker, produced by Ben Pivar.
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The Brute Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 33 ratings.
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The Brute Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Brute Man online?
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Who stars in The Brute Man?
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The main cast of The Brute Man (1946) includes Rondo Hatton, Tom Neal, Jan Wiley, Jane Adams and Donald MacBride. The film was directed by Jean Yarbrough. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Brute Man released?
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The Brute Man was released on October 1, 1946 and runs for 58m.
Is The Brute Man worth watching?
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The Brute Man (1946) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Brute Man?
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