IMDb > The Brave (1997)
The Brave
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

The Brave (1997) More at IMDbPro »


IMDb Holiday Movie Guide

Overview

User Rating:
6.3/10   3,386 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 8% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers:
Gregory McDonald (novel)
Paul McCudden (screenplay) ...
more
Contact:
View company contact information for The Brave on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
30 July 1997 (France) more
Genre:
Plot:
A down-on-his-luck American Indian recently released from jail is offered the chance to "star" as the victim of a snuff film... more | add synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
User Comments:
it lingers more (60 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Johnny Depp ... Raphael

Marlon Brando ... McCarthy

Marshall Bell ... Larry
Elpidia Carrillo ... Rita

Frederic Forrest ... Lou Sr.
Clarence Williams III ... Father Stratton

Max Perlich ... Lou Jr.

Luis Guzmán ... Luis
Cody Lightning ... Frankie
Nicole Mancera ... Marta
Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman ... Papa
Pepe Serna ... Alessandro
Lupe Ontiveros ... Maria

Alexis Cruz ... Heyman
Chuck E. Weiss ... Whizzy
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
123 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Iceland:16 | Netherlands:16 | Germany:16 | South Korea:18 | France:U (with warning) | UK:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Cameo: [Iggy Pop]the guy eating at the party. more
Quotes:
McCarthy: The final measure of bravery is to stand up to death. more
Movie Connections:
References "The Lone Ranger" (1949) more
Soundtrack:
Sleep Walk more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
30 out of 36 people found the following comment useful.
it lingers, 29 October 2003
10/10

I just saw this movie on DVD. As soon as I finished watching, I felt I had to see it again.

The thought of being killed for money may sound bizarre, but in this movie, it's very realistic.

The movie caught the mindset of a man about to be sacrified very well and you could feel the intensity. It neither condemned nor aprove his decision. But his actions all made sense, so we sympathize but not pity him.

Johnny Depp played the role so well, he was able to convince us that he was just doing his best to help his beloved family.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (60 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Brave (1997)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Question about the priest teddybear_4ever_19
Is this film posted online? fistjedi
Book ashscousin
this is awful dogstab
Where can I see this? hourman78
Korean dvd version is missing 26 minutes meenathesomali
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Custer's Last Stand The Business of Fancydancing Gone with the Wind The Good Earth Skins
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Drama section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.