Force of Evil 1950
“Sensational Story Of a Numbers King Whose Number Was Up!”
What is Force of Evil?
Force of Evil is a 1950 crime and drama film focusing on lawyer Joe Morse as he attempts to consolidate all the small-time numbers racket operators into a single powerful operation. The central conflict arises because his elder brother Leo is one of those small-time operators who prefers to stay independent and avoid dealing with the gangsters who dominate big-time operations.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1950
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 79 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 24, 1950
- Studios
- Roberts Pictures Inc., Enterprise Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~79 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Roberts Pictures Inc., Enterprise Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Overview
Force of Evil is a 1950 crime and drama film focusing on lawyer Joe Morse as he attempts to consolidate all the small-time numbers racket operators into a single powerful operation. The central conflict arises because his elder brother Leo is one of those small-time operators who prefers to stay independent and avoid dealing with the gangsters who dominate big-time operations.
Adapted from Ira Wolfert's novel Tucker's People by Polonsky and Wolfert, the film delivers a dramatic look at organized crime and familial pressure. With a runtime of 1 hour and 19 minutes, it offers a focused exploration of ambition, family, and the criminal underworld.
Should you watch it?
“A ruthless lawyer attempts to consolidate the numbers racket, pitting him against his own brother.”
- Features a compelling conflict between a powerful consolidation plan and a small-time operator.
- Explores the dangerous intersection of lawyers, small-time numbers operators, and dominant gangsters.
- Brings together family dynamics as a lawyer targets his own elder brother's business.
- Viewers seeking lighthearted entertainment may find the crime drama and gangster themes too grim.
Watch it if you enjoy intense crime dramas centered on family loyalty versus ruthless business consolidation.
The film maintains a serious crime drama tone with a runtime of 1 hour and 19 minutes.
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Where can I stream Force of Evil?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database where the film is listed under watch options.
Is Force of Evil worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of classic crime dramas exploring the tensions between family members and racketeering gangsters.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 19 minutes.
What are the essential episodes to watch?
As a feature film rather than a television series, Force of Evil is watched as a single complete movie rather than in episodes.
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