Brute Force
"A psychological comedy founded on the Darwinian theory of the evolution of man"
Originally released in 1914. Brute Force is a adventure/action film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 36 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Harron, Mae Marsh, and William J. Butler
Synopsis
A thin gent in formal wear, amid a club or party, reads a book about primitive man after he's ignored by a pretty lady. We see the book enacted: Weakhands loses his girlfriend to Bruteforce, but chances upon a design for a weapon to vanquish his rival and win her back. His tribe sees this and sets him up as their leader. With the club, he fends off various creatures (a winged lizard, a snake, a dinosaur) and a rival tribe led by Monkeywalk. The women even manage to repel an attack. But the rival tribe discovers the secret of the club themselves, and capture the women. Weakhands, sitting in despair, chances upon a new weapon: the bow and arrow.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 24, 1914
111 years ago
Runtime
0h 36m
36 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Harron
as Harry Faulkner (Prologue) / Weakhands (The Old Days)
Mae Marsh
as Lilywhite
William J. Butler
as Priscilla's Father (Prologue)
Wilfred Lucas
as Brute Force
Edwin Curglot
as Caveman
Alfred Paget
as In Club (Prologue) / Tribesman (The Old Days)
Jennie Lee
as Rejected Cavewoman
Harry Carey
as In Womanless Tribe (The Old Days) (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Biograph Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brute Force about?
A thin gent in formal wear, amid a club or party, reads a book about primitive man after he's ignored by a pretty lady. We see the book enacted: Weakhands loses his girlfriend to Bruteforce, but ch...
Who directed Brute Force?
Brute Force was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is Brute Force?
Brute Force has a runtime of 0 hours and 36 minutes (36 minutes total).
When was Brute Force released?
Brute Force was released on April 24, 1914 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Brute Force?
The main cast of Brute Force includes Robert Harron, Mae Marsh, William J. Butler, Wilfred Lucas, Edwin Curglot.