Brubaker

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Sarfaraz A The 1969 book "Accomplices to the Crime: The Arkansas Prison Scandal" by Joe Hyams and Tom Murton, which details Tom Murton's discovery of prison corruption in the late 1960s, served as the basis for this prison film, which was directed by Stuart Rosenberg (Cool Hand Luke) and starred Robert Redford (in the title role), among others. Robert portrays a 40-year-old prisoner who arrives in a penitentiary where he witnesses illegal activities, inhumane treatment of convicts, and senior management engaged in grafting, corruption, and looting government property intended for the prison and its inmates for themselves. It is later revealed that Brubaker is a new warden dispatched by the state governor's female aide to improve the prison and make things appear good for his forthcoming election. Unbeknownst to the governor and his adviser, who is close to Brubaker, the new warden intends to restructure the jail in accordance with the constitution, the rule of law, and human rights. The film does not reveal Brubaker's history, whether he is married, or what he was doing before accepting the role of warden. There is no need to focus on acting. Stuart employed performers from Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) and the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford) in his two prison films, Cool Hand Luke (Paul Newman) and Brubaker. The film focuses on corruption not just in jail, but also in elected officials' offices. There is nothing satisfying at the conclusion. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/10/25 Full Review Nicole F I often recommend this movie to my students, as it is a gem. It depicts a man’s struggle against the status quo, his stuborness, determination and refusal to bend, which leaves you with a question, if he did the right thing, in the long run. The ending is superb. Redford can act with just a tiny pull of his lips, and and reveal a tornado of inner emotions. Not to miss. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/24 Full Review Audience Member Superb, man against the system film that is one of Redford’s best. Brings up important issues regarding how to treat prisoners as wards of the state. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/27/24 Full Review Steve D Robert Redford's great performance can't save the over the top script. The true story was bad enough. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/12/23 Full Review Shioka O Better watch with Cool Hand Luke. This could be better, still a good film. Redford maybe too nice for this, but I liked he undercover and being an observer in the beginning. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/22 Full Review Audience Member A brilliant film on every level. Keen insight into the prison system, one man’s personal integrity…and perhaps integrity gone awry. A classic ‘man against the system’ film. Think of “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” with grit and edge. One of Redford’s very best. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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