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The Brute( 1977)

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Her dream come true became her worst nightmare.

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Sarah Douglas

      Diane Shepherd

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      Julian Glover

      Teddy

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      Roberta Gibbs

      Maria

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      Bruce Robinson

      Mark

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      Suzanne Stone

      Carrie

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      Kenneth Nelson

      Psychiatrist

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      Nicholas Barnes

      Tim Shepherd

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      Charlotte Cornwell

      Primrose

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      Jenny Twigge

      Millie

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      Sylvester Morand

      Alan

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      James Farrar

      Charlie

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      Ricki Stewardson

      Scruffy Boy

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      David Millett

      Eric

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      Clive Graham

      Police Sergeant

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      Anne Godley

      Community House Woman

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      Carol Cleveland

      Diane's Agent

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      Peter Bull

      Housemaster

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      Betty Huntley-Wright

      Grandma

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      John Franklyn-Robbins

      Solicitor

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      Kat Gibbs

      Cat

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    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Thu Apr 10 2014
    The Brute Syndrome. The Brute is written and directed by Gerry O’Hara. It stars Julian Glover, Sarah Douglas, Roberta Gibbs, Bruce Robinson, Suzanne Stone, Kenneth Nelson, Jenny Twigge and Nicholas Barnes. Music is by Kenneth V. Jones and cinematography by Dennis C. Lewiston. Model Diane Shepherd (Douglas) is emotionally stuck in a violent marriage to her husband Tim (Glover), who in his constant paranoia accuses her of infidelity. Finally having enough, she finds shelter with photographer Mark (Robinson) and his girlfriend Carrie (Stone). Meeting up with another abused wife, Millie (Twig...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • wife beater
    • spousal abuse