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22/03/1977 Drama 1h 30m
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Her dream come true became her worst nightmare.

Overview

Glamour model Diane Shepherd is routinely being beaten by her husband Tim, who accuses her of infidelity. When she can't take it anymore, she finds shelter with photographer Mark and his girlfriend Carrie. They introduce Diane to Millie, who is in a similar situation. Meanwhile, Tim informs Diane that if she doesn't come back to him, he will see to it that he gains custody of their son, Timmy.

  1. Gerry O'Hara

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Sarah Douglas

    Diane Shepherd

  2. Julian Glover

    Teddy

  3. Roberta Gibbs

    Maria

  4. Bruce Robinson

    Mark

  5. Suzanne Stone

    Carrie

  6. Kenneth Nelson

    Psychiatrist

  7. Nicholas Barnes

    Tim Shepherd

  8. Charlotte Cornwell

    Primrose

  9. Jenny Twigge

    Millie

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Reviews

A review by John Chard
Written by John Chard on 2014-04-10
The Brute Syndrome.

The Brute is written and directed by Gerry O’Hara. It stars Julian Glover, Sarah Douglas, Roberta Gibbs, Bruce Robinson, Suzanne Stone, Kenneth Nelson, Jenny Twigge and Nicholas Barnes. Music is by Kenneth V. Jones and cinematography by Dennis C. Lewiston.

Model Diane Shepherd (Douglas) is emotionally stuck in a violent marriage to her husband Tim (Glover), who in his constant paranoia accuses her of infidelity. Finally having enough, she finds shelter with photographer Mark (Robinson) and his girlfriend Carrie (Stone). Meeting up with another abused wife, Millie (T...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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