What is The Brutes?
The Brutes is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Release date
- Feb 19, 1970
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama
- Updated
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The Brutes is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A night swim turns into a chilling trap on the outskirts of a city.”
- tight thriller premise
- strong sense of place around Munich
- effective drama tension
- slow pacing may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you appreciate moody, low‑key thrillers with unsettling twists.
The film contains mature tension and themes of deception, best suited for adult audiences.
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What genre is The Brutes?
It is classified as a thriller and drama.
When was the film released?
It premiered on 19 February 1970 in Germany.
Who directed The Brutes?
The film was directed by Roger Fritz.
Where was the movie shot?
It was filmed on location around Munich in West Germany.
What is the basic premise of the story?
Alice and her friends plan a night swim, but she is separated and taken to an isolated spot by two men.