Force of Evil
“Sensational Story Of a Numbers King Whose Number Was Up!”
Lawyer Joe Morse wants to consolidate all the small-time numbers racket operators into one big powerful operation. But his elder brother Leo is one of these small-time operators who wants to stay that way, preferring not to deal with the gangsters who dominate the big-time.
Where to watch Force of Evil in United States
The Roku Channel
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Where is Force of Evil streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free | Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | LaCinetek |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Force of Evil
Force of Evil is a 1950 English-language crime and drama film directed by Abraham Polonsky. The cast is led by John Garfield, Thomas Gomez, Marie Windsor. It has a runtime of 1h 19m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free.
Force of Evil was produced by Roberts Pictures Inc., Enterprise Productions, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on August 24, 1950, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Abraham Polonsky
- Writers
- Abraham Polonsky, Ira Wolfert
- Release date
- August 24, 1950
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Roberts Pictures Inc., Enterprise Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Force of Evil cast & crew
Force of Evil was directed by Abraham Polonsky and written by Abraham Polonsky and Ira Wolfert.
The cast features John Garfield as Joe Morse, Thomas Gomez as Leo Morse, Marie Windsor as Edna Tucker, Howland Chamberlain as Freddie Bauer, Roy Roberts as Ben Tucker, and Paul Fix as Bill Ficco.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by George Barnes and it was produced by Bob Roberts.
Is Force of Evil worth watching?
Force of Evil holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 140 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 19m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Force of Evil is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Force of Evil
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Cast of Force of Evil
John Garfield
Joe Morse
Thomas Gomez
Leo Morse
Marie Windsor
Edna Tucker
Howland Chamberlain
Freddie Bauer
Roy Roberts
Ben Tucker
Paul Fix
Bill Ficco
Stanley Prager
Wally
Barry Kelley
Detective Egan
Paul McVey
Hobe Wheelock
Beatrice Pearson
Doris Lowry
Arthur O'Connell
Link Hall (uncredited)
Georgia Backus
Sylvia Morse (uncredited)
Force of Evil — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Force of Evil in United States?
Force of Evil is streaming on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free in United States.
▸Is Force of Evil on The Roku Channel?
Yes — Force of Evil is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is Force of Evil in?
Force of Evil is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Force of Evil?
Force of Evil runs 1 hours 19 minutes (79 minutes).
▸What is Force of Evil rated?
Force of Evil is rated NR. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 140 ratings.
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