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In "The Green Mile," Cromwell played which role?

  • John Coffey

  • Paul Edgecomb

  • Brutus "Brutal" Howell

  • Warden Hal Moores

Answer

In "The Green Mile," David Morse portrayed Brutus "Brutal" Howell, the brutish guard who frequently mistreats the inmates, a role that significantly contrasts with his earlier compassionate character in the film "The Hurt Locker." Morse's performance as Howell epitomized cruelty and heartlessness, contributing to the character's notoriety as one of the most despised individuals in the film.
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