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Running Brave

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Native American runner Billy Mills is brought up on a reservation and beats all odds to win a gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 06/20/2018
2.5/4
It's well made but it's not electrifying. One thing about Rocky is that it wasn't reluctant to pull out all the stops. Running Brave has been made with a certain gentle restraint that may work against it. Go to Full Review John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews 09/01/2002
B-
No one will mistake Running Brave for a great work of art, but it's an overlooked film that young people should see. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D 03/09/2023 Surprisingly well made bio with a powerful script. See more 05/06/2016 An inspirational story of what you can achieve if you are determined enough and work hard. The usual rags to riches and then conquer the Olympics is nothing new but it does tackle stronger issues based on racial and class prejudice. See more 12/29/2010 Pretty much for runners only (even if you're a frustrated one full of cold). But then if you can't enjoy a true story sports biopic about a Sioux Indian at Christmas then when can you. Very enjoyable stuff. See more 10/26/2010 An inspirational film about a native American runner, but why Robby Benson? See more 02/22/2009 A little slow (no pun intended) in parts, but the final race is classic. Every runner must watch this movie. "It's Gomudi and Clark. Here comes Billy Mills!" I don't know how many times I have relived this moment during my running over the years. See more 12/01/2008 Inspirational stuff. Can't help thinking they could've done more with the story but perhaps this was a good standard in it's time. See more Read all reviews
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Donald Shebib

Director

Robby Benson

Billy Mills

Pat Hingle

Coach Bill Easton

Claudia Cron

Pat Mills

Jeff McCracken

Dennis Riley

August Schellenberg

Billy's Father
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Movie Info

Synopsis Native American runner Billy Mills is brought up on a reservation and beats all odds to win a gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
Director
Donald Shebib
Producer
Ira Englander
Screenwriter
Henry Bean, Shirl Hendryx
Production Co
Filmtrust Productions, Englander Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 4, 1983, Limited
Release Date (DVD)
Apr 5, 2005
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround
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