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:

It wasn't where he finished that made him an Olympic hero, it was where he began . . .

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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

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

Referenced in Siskel & Ebert: Oscar Nomination Surprises (1991)

User Reviews

Robby Runs for His Life

"For world-class distance runner Billy Mills, the toughest competition often began when he stepped off the track. From life on an impoverished South Dakota Indian reservation to his phenomenal upset victory at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Mills constantly challenged the barriers of culture and his own deeply-rooted insecurities. Robby Benson stars in this true, uniquely uplifting story of an extraordinary quest for personal excellence," according to the 1983 "Englander Productions" VHS videocassette. "Running Brave" originally ran with some salty language and included a shower scene with some fleeting frontal nudity (honestly, there is nothing to crow about). The 2004 "Trinity" DVD has reportedly shaved off the pubic hair and incorrectly cites the same running time. Some mild vulgarities may have also been excised (strongest expletive used herein is the word for human feces). The slightly above average film is based on a true story about an athlete overcoming much to participate in the climactic big event.

****** Running Brave (11/4/83) D.S. Everett, Donald Shebib ~ Robby Benson, Pat Hingle, Claudia Cron, Jeff McCracken