The Brute (1977)
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.
Director: Gerry O'Hara
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Sarah Douglas as Diane Shepherd |
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Julian Glover as Teddy |
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Roberta Gibbs as Maria |
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Bruce Robinson as Mark |
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Suzanne Stone as Carrie |
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Kenneth Nelson as Psychiatrist |
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Nicholas Barnes as Tim Shepherd |
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Charlotte Cornwell as Primrose |
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Jenny Twigge as Millie |
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Sylvester Morand as Alan |
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James Farrar as Charlie |
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Ricki Stewardson as Scruffy Boy |
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David Millett as Eric |
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Clive Graham as Police Sergeant |
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Anne Godley as Community House Woman |
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Carol Cleveland as Diane's Agent |
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Peter Bull as Housemaster |
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Betty Huntley-Wright as Grandma |
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John Franklyn-Robbins as Solicitor |
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Kat Gibbs as Cat |
| Camera | Alf Hicks | Second Unit Director of Photography |
| Directing | Gerry O'Hara | Director |
| Writing | Gerry O'Hara | Writer |
| Production | Julian Holloway | Associate Producer |
| Production | John Quested | Producer |
| Sound | Kenneth V. Jones | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Dennis C. Lewiston | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Gerry Hambling | Editor |
| Art | Terry Pritchard | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Penny Rose | Costume Design |
| Directing | Zelda Barron | Continuity |