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Force of Evil (1948)

★ 7.2Approved79 min

1948 film by Abraham Polonsky

Force of Evil is a 1948 American film noir starring John Garfield and Beatrice Pearson and directed by Abraham Polonsky. It was adapted by Polonsky and Ira Wolfert from Wolfert's novel Tucker's People. Polonsky had been a screenwriter for the boxing film Body and Soul (1947), in which Garfield had also played the male lead.

In 1994, Force of Evil was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Force of Evil about?
Force of Evil (1948) — 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.
Is Force of Evil based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Force of Evil scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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