Directed by:
Gerry O'HaraScreenplay:
Gerry O'HaraComposer:
Kenneth V. JonesCast:
Sarah Douglas, Julian Glover, Carol Cleveland, Peter Bull, Bruce Robinson, Betty Huntley-Wright, Kenneth Nelson, Sylvester Morand, Nicholas Barnes (more)Plots(1)
In The Brute, Sarah Douglas gives a courageous performance as Diane, a glamorous fashion model trying to escape the brutal blows of her sadistic husband, fearsomely portrayed by Julian Glover. After a particularly savage attack, Diane leaves to stay with photographer friend Mark (Bruce Robinson) and his girlfriend Carrie (Suzanne Stone). Finding solidarity with other victims at a nearby women’s refuge, she aims to forge a new life alone, but her violent ex-partner is determined to track her down. Written and directed by Gerry O’Hara, The Brute is an uncompromising exploitation film which dares to tackle the taboo subject of domestic violence. (Powerhouse Films)
(more)Cast
Sarah Douglas
UK
Best movies:
V: The Final Battle (1984) (series)
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006)
Superman (1978)
Julian Glover
UK
Best movies:
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
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Carol Cleveland
UK
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Peter Bull
UK
Best movies:
Bruce Robinson
UK
Best movies:
Romeo and Juliet (1968)
Still Crazy (1998)
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Betty Huntley-Wright
UK
Best movies:
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Kenneth Nelson
USA
Best movies:
The Boys in the Band (1970)
Hellraiser (1987)
Edge of Darkness (1985) (series)
Sylvester Morand
Best movies:
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Fingersmith (2005) (TV movie)
Sharpe's Siege (1996) (TV movie)
Nicholas Barnes
UK
Best movies:
The Brothers Lionheart (1977)
Outland (1981)
The Guys (2002)
Charlotte Cornwell
UK
Best movies:
Care (2000) (TV movie)
Midsomer Murders (1997) (series)
White Hunter Black Heart (1990)
John Franklyn Robbins
Best movies:
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