Noir City Double Feature: Brute Force & Black Tuesday

𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 (𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟕)
Directed by Jules Dassin
Joe Collins, a hardened prisoner, leads a desperate revolt against the brutal and sadistic Captain Munsey, who runs the penitentiary with an iron fist. The film explores themes of oppression and resistance, culminating in a violent and tragic climax.
1947 | Universal | Not Rated | 1 hour and 38 minutes | 35mm

𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 (𝟏𝟗𝟓𝟒)
Directed by Hugo Fregonese
Ruthless gangster Vincent Canelli orchestrates a violent jailbreak, taking hostages and embarking on a desperate escape with his fellow inmates. As the authorities close in, tensions rise, leading to a deadly showdown where Canelli's brutality and cunning are met with justice.
1954 | United Artists | Not Rated | 1 hour and 20 minutes | 35mm

35mm film prints presented by the Motor City Cinema Society.