Force of Evil(1950)
“Sensational Story Of a Numbers King Whose Number Was Up!”
Overview
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.
Director
Abraham Polonsky
Studio
Roberts Pictures Inc.
Revenue
$1M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
1950
Runtime
1h 19m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Roberts Pictures Inc. • Enterprise Productions • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Force of Evil?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Force of Evil (1950).
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.
Who directed Force of Evil?▼
Force of Evil was directed by Abraham Polonsky and released in 1950. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is Force of Evil?▼
Force of Evil has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
Who stars in Force of Evil?▼
The cast of Force of Evil includes 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 and more.
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