The Brute is a 1953 drama film directed by Maurice Cloche. The main character is Gerard (played by Jean Gabin), a tough and ruthless man who works for a construction company that demolishes run-down buildings in Paris. His job is to clear them out by force if necessary, evicting the poor tenants who live there and making way for new development.
One day, while working on a job, Gerard meets a young woman named Mireille (played by Mireille Balin) who lives with her elderly father (played by Marcel Andre) in the building they are about to destroy. Mireille is beautiful and kind, and despite his tough exterior, Gerard is drawn to her.
As their relationship grows, Gerard starts to question the morality of his job and his way of life. He begins to see the human cost of his work and how it affects the people living in the buildings he demolishes, including Mireille and her father.
However, Gerard's boss is not pleased with his change of heart and puts pressure on him to continue his work. Meanwhile, Mireille's father becomes ill, and she must struggle to keep their home and resist the eviction notice they have been given.
Ultimately, Gerard must decide between his love for Mireille and his loyalty to his job, leading to a dramatic and emotional conclusion.
The Brute is a powerful and poignant film about love, morality, and the struggle between the rich and poor in 1950s Paris.