What is Brubaker?
Brubaker is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 125 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 20, 1980
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Brubaker is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A new warden infiltrates a corrupt Arkansas prison farm to expose its darkness.”
- Robert Redford leads a powerful performance
- Sharp critique of systemic corruption
- Atmospheric 2‑hour runtime builds tension
- Length may feel long for some viewers
- Violent and bleak prison environment
Watch it if you appreciate gritty, character‑driven stories about institutional reform.
The film contains intense prison violence and mature themes, best suited for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed Brubaker?
Brubaker was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
When was Brubaker released?
It was released in the United States on June 20, 1980.
What genre does Brubaker belong to?
It is classified as a crime drama.
Who stars as the new warden?
Robert Redford plays the newly arrived warden.
Where is the film set?
The story takes place on a small prison farm in Arkansas.
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