Brubaker

Crime, Drama · 1980R

Robert Redford stars in this potent drama based on the real life story of Tom Murton, the prison superintendent who exposed scandalous abuse and murder in a state prison. Posing as a prisoner, Brubaker (Redford) discovers corruption in a state penitentiary before revealing himself to be the new warden. His crusade to bring reform puts him in grave danger in this powerful, illuminating film.

Starring

Robert Redford, Terry Liebling, Yaphet Kotto, Tom Bronson, Bernie Pollack, Jane Alexander, J. Michael Riva, Murray Hamilton, David Keith, Lalo Schifrin

Director

Stuart Rosenberg