Force of Evil (1950)
Force of Evil is a 1950 crime movie directed by Abraham Polonsky, with a running time of 1h 19m. It stars John Garfield, Thomas Gomez and Marie Windsor.
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.
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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 that way, preferring not to deal with the gangsters who dominate the big-time.
When was Force of Evil released?
Force of Evil was released on 24 August 1950.
How long is Force of Evil?
Force of Evil runs 1h 19m.
Who made Force of Evil?
Force of Evil was directed by Abraham Polonsky.
Where can I watch Force of Evil?
Force of Evil is available on TCM, Fandango at Home Free, The Roku Channel and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Force of Evil
Stream: TCM
Watch free with ads: Fandango at Home Free, The Roku Channel
Rent: Fandango At Home
Buy: Fandango At Home
Cast
- John Garfield as Joe Morse
- Thomas Gomez as Leo Morse
- Marie Windsor as Edna Tucker
- Howland Chamberlain as Freddie Bauer
- Roy Roberts as Ben Tucker
- Paul Fix as Bill Ficco
- Stanley Prager as Wally
- Barry Kelley as Detective Egan
- Paul McVey as Hobe Wheelock
- Beatrice Pearson as Doris Lowry
- Arthur O'Connell as Link Hall (uncredited)
- Georgia Backus as Sylvia Morse (uncredited)
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