Brubaker (played by Robert Redford) is a protagonist in Brubaker.
Henry Brubaker arrives undercover at Wakefield State Prison, discovers systemic corruption and abuse, and reveals himself as the new warden. He attempts to implement humane reforms and dismantle graft schemes, clashing with the corrupt prison board and state officials. Despite facing threats, violence, and eventual dismissal, he uncovers buried crimes and earns the respect of the inmates. Lillian (played by Jane Alexander) appears in Brubaker.
A governor's office public relations specialist who attempts to steer Brubaker's prison reforms to ensure they reflect positively on the administration. She represents political interests and bureaucratic pressures rather than genuine rehabilitation efforts. Deach (played by Murray Hamilton) appears in Brubaker.
The head of the state prison board who has profited from decades of graft. Brubaker directly accuses him of defrauding the prison through fake insurance policies and uninsured buildings, making Deach a primary antagonist in the corruption scheme. C.P. Woodward (played by M. Emmet Walsh) appears in Brubaker.
Larry Lee Bullen (played by David Keith) appears in Brubaker.
A trusted inmate and confidant recruited by Brubaker to help implement prison reforms. He actively assists the warden but is ultimately killed in a violent shootout outside the prison alongside Huey Rauch. Carol (played by Linda Haynes) appears in Brubaker.
Rory Poke (played by Albert Salmi) appears in Brubaker.
Caldwell (played by Everett McGill) appears in Brubaker.
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Characters
Brubaker
(played by Robert Redford) — protagonist
Henry Brubaker arrives undercover at Wakefield State Prison, discovers systemic corruption and abuse, and reveals himself as the new warden. He attempts to implement humane reforms and dismantle graft...
Lillian
(played by Jane Alexander) — supporting
A governor's office public relations specialist who attempts to steer Brubaker's prison reforms to ensure they reflect positively on the administration. She represents political interests and bureaucr...
Deach
(played by Murray Hamilton) — supporting
The head of the state prison board who has profited from decades of graft. Brubaker directly accuses him of defrauding the prison through fake insurance policies and uninsured buildings, making Deach...
C.P. Woodward
(played by M. Emmet Walsh) — supporting
Larry Lee Bullen
(played by David Keith) — supporting
A trusted inmate and confidant recruited by Brubaker to help implement prison reforms. He actively assists the warden but is ultimately killed in a violent shootout outside the prison alongside Huey R...
Carol
(played by Linda Haynes) — minor
Rory Poke
(played by Albert Salmi) — minor
Caldwell
(played by Everett McGill) — minor
Purcell
(played by Matt Clark) — supporting
A former warden's clerk who assists Brubaker initially but secretly remains loyal to the corrupt trusties. He participates in luring inmate Abraham Cook to his torture and death, exposing his true all...
Walter
(played by Morgan Freeman) — supporting
A deranged prisoner held in solitary confinement. His dramatic standoff provides the cover and setting for Brubaker to reveal his true identity as the new warden to the shocked inmates and officials.
Huey Rauch
(played by Tim McIntire) — supporting
An influential inmate trusty who lives illicitly with his girlfriend in a pleasure shack on prison grounds. He is deeply involved in the corruption and torture of prisoners. Fleeing threats from Coomb...
Abraham
(played by Richard Ward) — supporting
An elderly black inmate wrongfully held past his sentence. He confides in Brubaker about being forced to build coffins for murdered prisoners. After being tortured and murdered by corrupt trusties, hi...
Key Relationships
Abraham → Huey Rauch
(Conflict Murdered Inmate)
Abraham → Purcell
(Conflict Betrayed Informant)
Abraham → Caldwell
(Conflict Torture Victim)
Deach → C.P. Woodward
(Alliance Graft Partners)
Larry Lee Bullen → Huey Rauch
(Conflict Shootout Victims)
