16 Jul 1947
Brute Force
Timeworn Joe Collins and his fellow inmates live under the heavy thumb of the sadistic, power-tripping guard Captain Munsey. Only Collins' dreams of escape keep him going, but how can he possibly bust out of Munsey's chains?
The Brothers Rico
Three hunted men and their desperate women...
Eddie Rico, the erstwhile bookkeeper for a big Mafia boss, is now making a living as an honest merchant in Florida with his family. Things go sour when the police start a search for his syndicate-linked brothers who are on the lam after a big hit, forcing Eddie to get involved with the Mafia again.
Top Billed Cast
Richard Conte Eddie Rico
Dianne Foster Alice Rico
Kathryn Grant Norah Malaks Rico
Larry Gates Sid Kubik
James Darren Johnny Rico
Argentina Brunetti Mrs. Rico
Harry Bellaver Mike Lamotta
Paul Picerni Gino Rico
Paul Dubov Phil
Rudy Bond Charlie Gonzales
Richard Bakalyan Vic Tucci
William Phipps Joe Wesson
Mimi Aguglia 
George Blagoi 
George Cisar 
Patricia Donahue 
Jane Easton 
Mimi Gibson 
Michael Jeffers 
Betsy Jones-Moreland
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