The Brute (1977)
Overview
Glamour model Diane Shepherd is routinely being beaten by her husband Tim, who accuses her of infidelity. When she can't take it anymore, she finds shelter with photographer Mark and his girlfriend Carrie. They introduce Diane to Millie, who is in a similar situation. Meanwhile, Tim informs Diane that if she doesn't come back to him, he will see to it that he gains custody of their son, Timmy.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.515 |
Directed By
Gerry O'Hara
Crew
Alf Hicks
Gerry O'Hara
Gerry O'Hara
Julian Holloway
John Quested
Kenneth V. Jones
Dennis C. Lewiston
Gerry Hambling
Terry Pritchard
Penny Rose
Zelda Barron
TOP CAST
Sarah Douglas
Diane Shepherd
Julian Glover
Teddy
Roberta Gibbs
Maria
Bruce Robinson
Mark
Suzanne Stone
Carrie
Kenneth Nelson
Psychiatrist
Nicholas Barnes
Tim Shepherd
Charlotte Cornwell
Primrose
Jenny Twigge
Millie
Sylvester Morand
Alan
James Farrar
Charlie
Ricki Stewardson
Scruffy Boy
David Millett
Eric
Clive Graham
Police Sergeant
Anne Godley
Community House Woman
Carol Cleveland
Diane's Agent
Peter Bull
Housemaster
Betty Huntley-Wright
Grandma
John Franklyn-Robbins
Solicitor
Kat Gibbs
Cat
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