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Brubaker

Brubaker (1980)

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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 gross misconduct and defuses a tense confrontation with a crazed inmate (Morgan Freeman), Brubaker reveals to the guards and administrators that he's not a criminal at all, but the new warden, assigned by the governor to infiltrate the facility undercover. His identity confirmed, Brubaker takes office

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May 20, 2003

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I never felt that I was wasting my time watching 'Brubaker,' only that it could have been a more dramatic and taut prison movie-which is odd, because it's directed by Stuart Rosenberg ('Cool Hand Luke').

May 15, 2013 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis
Movie Metropolis

Inspired by fact, this politically conscious prison drama is well written (script was Oscar nominated), but only decently acted by Redford, who might not have been the right choice.

June 12, 2012 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com
EmanuelLevy.Com

It was hard to sit through two hours of such brutality and misery and say you enjoyed it.

March 9, 2010 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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.

April 8, 2006 Full Review Source: DVDJournal.com
DVDJournal.com

intense and a bit cliched

November 8, 2004
Shadows on the Wall

The picture and mono sound are of adequate quality.

March 1, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide
Apollo Guide

Robert Redford, in a surprise acting tour de force, really stretches his style and mannerisms to become Henry Brubaker.

March 1, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide
Apollo Guide

Audience Reviews for Brubaker

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.
May 14, 2012
Redlats

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Classic Robert Redford from the early 80's. A gripping movie from the director of "Cool Hand Luke".
October 26, 2009
rayman0071
Mister Caple

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    1. Mr. Clarence: Yes, I am corrupt. But I am honest about it.
    – Submitted by Carolyn D (16 months ago)

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