Running Brave (1983)

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.

Directors:

D.S. Everett, Donald Shebib

Writers:

Henry Bean, Shirl Hendryx

Stars:

Robby Benson, Pat Hingle, Claudia Cron

1 nomination.

Cast

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

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 | 

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Taglines:

The one athlete they least expected outran all their expectations.

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Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 November 1983 (USA)

Also Known As:

Voittaja

Filming Locations:

Drumheller, Alberta, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Englander Productions, Filmtrust

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Coach Bill Easton: [instructing Billy on his opponents] Now he thinks he almost got you! You gotta crush him, so he knows you're better!

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Connections

Featured in Reel Injun (2009)

User Reviews

An inspirational story of an American running legend

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