The Brig
1964, English. Directed by Jonas Mekas.
Jonas Mekas’s film captures The Living Theatre’s stage production of The Brig, an unflinching portrait of life inside a U.S. Marine Corps jail in Japan in 1957. Over the course of a single day, prisoners endure relentless drills, abuse, and dehumanization, exposing the brutality of military discipline with stark immediacy.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Brig is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jonas MekasDirector
- Warren FinnertyLintz
- Henry HowardCpt. Grace
- Tom LilardWarden
- James TiroffPrisoner No.1
- Steven Ben IsraelPrisoner No.2
- Rufus CollinsPrisoner No.3
- Gene LiptonPrisoner No.4
- Michael EliasPrisoner No.5
- William ShariPrisoner No.6
- Viktor AllenPrisoner No.7
- George BartenieffPrisoner No.8
- Gene GordonPrisoner No.9
Details
- Released
- 20 September 1964
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kenneth H. Brown
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What The Brig is based on
The Brig is based on The Brig by Kenneth Brown.
The Brig
By Kenneth Brown
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How long is The Brig?
The Brig runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does The Brig have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Brig on?
The Brig is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Brig?
If you liked The Brig, try The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell, The Colditz Story, Jacknife.
Who directed The Brig?
The Brig (1964) was directed by Jonas Mekas and stars Warren Finnerty, Henry Howard, Tom Lilard.
What is The Brig based on?
The Brig is based on The Brig by Kenneth Brown.