Robert Redford,
Yaphet Kotto,
Jane Alexander,
Murray Hamilton,
David Keith
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Fact-based drama starring Robert Redford as Henry Brubaker, the new inmate at a run-down Southern prison that's become notorious for corruption and violence. After he witnesses several instances of gr... read more
DVD Release Date: May 20, 2003
Stats: 220 reviews
Brubaker is a prison drama - a little like Shawshank Redemption, but in this one, it is Brubaker that is fighting corruption in prison. It is almost too idealistic, but it is always cool when corruption is stifled.
Classic Robert Redford from the early 80's. A gripping movie from the director of "Cool Hand Luke".
Based on the real life story of Tom Murton, this sure is a worthy tale to tell, however I found the whole film pretty boring and I have to say Robert Redford did absolutely nothing for me acting wise.
Good message. Sure, the end is somewhat sappy. Redford as Brubaker plays a good reformer. I've read another review that said this is very similar to Serpico, but in prison. I agree, both great movies about fighting corruption.
It's no Cool Hand Luke (Rosenberg's earlier film), but Brubaker is still a great prison drama. Depressing as it may be, it's a fact-based story, featuring an umcomprimising idealist played powerfully by Redford. I appreciated the film's willingness to not strain away from the har... read more
A solid drama infused with gritty realism and interesting plot structure. Strong performances from everyone and a compelling, rewarding story are what make this film work so well. There's really nothing to complain about here. Highly recommended.
"Brubaker" is a slow-moving and brutal look at corruption in the prison system. It leaves nothing to the imagination and just didn't make for an enjoyable viewing experience. It is hard to believe that the corruption in this story is based on the events of a real prison but the... read more
It was thoroughly depressing. The ending was like...okay...did anything get accomplished really? I'm not sure, but it was entertaining watching the events unfold.
This is a great prison movie. Redford really is one man going against the system in this movie. He doesn't get caught up in the politics or corruption and is just doing what is right. A must see.
Maybe THE greatest prison-genre movie ever made. Fantastic acting and drama. Redford gives a great performance and has backup characters from Morgan Freeman, Wilford Brimley and David Keith. A top notch film.
Redford is the main attraction, obviously, even though his princely good looks -- like the movie's 'idealistic crusader against the Establishment' earnestness -- are almost too much of a good thing. Full Review
intense and a bit cliched
Robert Redford, in a surprise acting tour de force, really stretches his style and mannerisms to become Henry Brubaker. Full Review
Robert Redford puts in a stellar performance as a zealous prison reformer in this meditation on the ardor of idealism. Full Review
A good, not great, movie that reps a solid, mid-career performance by Redford.
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