Protected
Brute Force
1947 · Universal Pictures · Dir. Jules Dassin
Timeworn Joe Collins and his fellow inmates live under the heavy thumb of the sadistic, power-tripping guard Captain Munsey. Only Collins' dreams of escape keep him going, but how can he possibly bust out of Munsey's chains?
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Brute Force was originally released in 1947 and was registered for US copyright by Universal Pictures Co., Inc. on July 10, 1947, under registration number LP1141. Under the copyright laws applicable to works published between 1928 and 1963, a work required a renewal filing in its 28th year to maintain protection for the full 95-year term.
Research of the Stanford Copyright Renewal Database and the US Copyright Office records confirms that the copyright was successfully renewed by Universal City Studios, Inc. on August 7, 1974, under renewal number R583196. As a result of this timely renewal, the film's copyright remains in effect in the United States. It will not enter the public domain until January 1, 2043 (95 years after its publication year).
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Stanford Copyright Renewal Database (record R583196)
- U.S. Copyright Office Online Catalog (CoCatalog)
- Hurst, Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain 1940-1949
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films (1893-1993)
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.