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6.6/10   294 votes
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Writers:
Henry Bean (writer)
Shirl Hendryx (writer)
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Release Date:
4 November 1983 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Sport more
Tagline:
This is the true story of a man's triumph over prejudice, pain and himself. Billy Mills, a North American Indian brought up on the reservation, destined against all odds to become the best distance runner in the world. more
Plot:
The story of Billy Mills the American Indian that came from obscurity, to win the 10,000 meter long distance foot race in the Tokyo Olympics. | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
An inspirational story of an American running legend more (3 total)

Cast

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Robby Benson ... Billy Mills
Pat Hingle ... Coach Bill Easton
Claudia Cron ... Pat Mills

Jeff McCracken ... Dennis Riley
August Schellenberg ... Billy's father

Graham Greene ... Eddie Mills
Denis Lacroix ... Frank Mills
Kendall Smith ... Young Billy
George Clutesi ... Ben
Margo Kane ... Catherine
Derek Campbell ... Fight Bookmaker
Maurice Wolfe ... Uncle Chester
Albert Angus ... Bud
Barbara Blackhorse ... Young Catherine
William Berry ... Carny Barker
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Additional Details

Parents Guide:
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Runtime:
106 min
Country:
Canada
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Iceland:L | Australia:G | Finland:S | USA:PG
Filming Locations:
Drumheller, Alberta, Canada more
Company:
Englander Productions more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Pat Mills: Are you really going to run in the Olympics?
Billy Mills: Sure, why?
Pat Mills: Oh, because everyone here says they'll do things and never do them. You're really doing something.
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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
An inspirational story of an American running legend, 6 October 2001
Author: Op Condor from L.A., Cali

Running Brave is a wonderful film. It sends out strong, positive, messages of life, and pursuing goals. As a Cross-Country and Track runner, Running Brave gave me the inspiration to continue to work hard and focus to be the best out there (like the Prefontaine movies did). Billy Mills did not let the stereotypical attitude towards his origins bring him down, it just fuelled him even more to showcase his talents.

The last segment of the 10,000 meter final is filmed exceptionally well.

--If your a runner, then Running Brave is for you. If your a person that likes inspirational, good-hearted films, I highly recommend this movie. *** stars out of 4

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