Mercenaries, a desert camp, and a deadly game for survival in 1970s Mexico.
BRUTE CORPS
Anything They Want --- They Take!
A couple runs into a strange Marine camp where soldiers perform training exercises. The girl gets tormented, and the guy goes after them.
Quick Answer
Brute Corps is a 1971 American action-drama thriller directed by Jerry Jameson about a hitchhiker and a draft dodger who, while traveling in Mexico, become the targets of a group of mercenaries.
Programmer's Pick
Somewhere between a desert fever dream and a mercenary nightmare, Brute Corps delivers sunbaked tension, biker-tinged menace, and a cast of familiar exploitation faces. If you prefer your road trips with a side of dynamite and judo, buckle up for a wild ride.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This exploitation film marks the directorial debut of Jerry Jameson, introducing a filmmaker who would go on to further work in the industry.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
A ragtag camp of soldiers-for-hire, led by a tough Colonel, bring chaos to the Mexican desert.
Alex Rocco’s Wicks is a volatile force, escalating the danger for the imperiled couple.
Packed with bare-knuckle action, nudity, and grindhouse thrills true to its era.
The Mexican wilderness becomes a hostile arena where trust and loyalty are tested.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Hitchhiker and draft dodger stumble into mercenary camp
Violent mercenary group led by the Colonel
The couple becomes targeted and hunted
Mexican desert mercenary camp
Questions from the Vault
When was Brute Corps released? +
Brute Corps was released in 1971.
Who directed Brute Corps? +
Brute Corps was directed by Jerry Jameson.
How long is Brute Corps? +
Brute Corps has a runtime of 87 minutes.
What genre is Brute Corps? +
Brute Corps is an action, drama, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Brute Corps? +
Brute Corps is available to stream on SassyFlix.
What makes mercenary Ross decide to help the couple? +
Ross wants out of the mercenaries and chooses to help the couple escape and battle his former comrades.
