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Running Brave (1983)

PG 106 min  -  Drama | Sport  -   4 November 1983 (USA)
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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.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robby Benson ...
Billy Mills
Pat Hingle ...
Coach Bill Easton
Claudia Cron Claudia Cron ...
Pat Mills
Jeff McCracken ...
Dennis Riley
August Schellenberg ...
Billy's Father
Denis Lacroix Denis Lacroix ...
Frank Mills
Graham Greene ...
Eddie Mills
Kendall Smith Kendall Smith ...
Young Billy
George Clutesi George Clutesi ...
Ben
Margo Kane Margo Kane ...
Catherine
Derek Campbell Derek Campbell ...
Fight Bookmaker
Maurice Wolfe Maurice Wolfe ...
Uncle Chester / Indian Singer / Drummer
Albert Angus Albert Angus ...
Bud
Barbara Blackhorse Barbara Blackhorse ...
Young Catherine
Carmen Wolfe Carmen Wolfe ...
Joe American Horse
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Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

Olympics | Running | Locker Room | Shower | Track And Field  | See more »

Taglines:

The one athlete they least expected outran all their expectations. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Voittaja See more »

Filming Locations:

Drumheller, Alberta, Canada See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$441,145 (USA) (6 November 1983) (234 Screens)

Gross:

$3,000,000 (USA)
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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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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Connections

Featured in Reel Injun (2009) See more »