Force of Evil
1950, English. Directed by Abraham Polonsky.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Force of Evil
Force of Evil is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Abraham PolonskyDirector
- John GarfieldJoe Morse
- Thomas GomezLeo Morse
- Marie WindsorEdna Tucker
- Howland ChamberlainFreddie Bauer
- Roy RobertsBen Tucker
- Paul FixBill Ficco
- Stanley PragerWally
- Barry KelleyDetective Egan
- Paul McVeyHobe Wheelock
- Beatrice PearsonDoris Lowry
- Arthur O'ConnellLink Hall (uncredited)
- Georgia BackusSylvia Morse (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 24 August 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Abraham Polonsky, Ira Wolfert
- Box office
- $1.2M
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Force of Evil: quick answers
Is Force of Evil worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Force of Evil?
Force of Evil runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does Force of Evil have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Force of Evil. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Force of Evil parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Force of Evil is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Force of Evil on?
Force of Evil is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Force of Evil?
If you liked Force of Evil, try Johnny O'Clock, The Big Combo, The Damned Don't Cry.
Who directed Force of Evil?
Force of Evil (1950) was directed by Abraham Polonsky and stars John Garfield, Thomas Gomez, Marie Windsor.