The Brute

The title tough guy in question is Pedro (Pedro Armendáriz)--aka "the Brute"--a slaughterhouse worker hired by a Mexico City slumlord to keep the victimized tenants in line. Though effective in his methods, the intimidating enforcer goes soft for his boss’s wife, complicating his job and his loyalties. Insightful drama from writer/director Luis Buñuel also stars Andrés Soler, Katy Jurado, Rosita Arenas. 83 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Spanish; Subtitles: English. In Spanish with English subtitles.