Force of Evil
"Sensational Story Of a Numbers King Whose Number Was Up!"
Originally released in 1950. Force of Evil is a crime/drama film. directed by Abraham Polonsky. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Garfield, Thomas Gomez, and Marie Windsor
Synopsis
Lawyer Joe Morse wants to consolidate all the small-time numbers racket operators into one big powerful operation. But his elder brother Leo is one of these small-time operators who wants to stay that way, preferring not to deal with the gangsters who dominate the big-time.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (133 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Roberts Pictures Inc.
- Enterprise Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Force of Evil about?
Lawyer Joe Morse wants to consolidate all the small-time numbers racket operators into one big powerful operation. But his elder brother Leo is one of these small-time operators who wants to stay t...
Who directed Force of Evil?
Force of Evil was directed by Abraham Polonsky.
How long is Force of Evil?
Force of Evil has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Force of Evil released?
Force of Evil was released on August 24, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Force of Evil?
The main cast of Force of Evil includes John Garfield, Thomas Gomez, Marie Windsor, Howland Chamberlain, Roy Roberts.
Is Force of Evil worth watching?
Force of Evil has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 133 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.