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The Brave

  • 1997
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
11K
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The Brave (1997)
A down-on-his-luck American Indian recently released from jail is offered the chance to "star" as the victim of a snuff film, the resulting pay of which could greatly help his poverty stricken family.
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A down-on-his-luck American Indian recently released from jail is offered the chance to "star" as the victim of a snuff film, the resulting pay of which could greatly help his poverty-strick... Read allA down-on-his-luck American Indian recently released from jail is offered the chance to "star" as the victim of a snuff film, the resulting pay of which could greatly help his poverty-stricken family.A down-on-his-luck American Indian recently released from jail is offered the chance to "star" as the victim of a snuff film, the resulting pay of which could greatly help his poverty-stricken family.

  • Director
    • Johnny Depp
  • Writers
    • Gregory McDonald
    • Paul McCudden
    • Johnny Depp
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Marlon Brando
    • Marshall Bell
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Johnny Depp
    • Writers
      • Gregory McDonald
      • Paul McCudden
      • Johnny Depp
    • Stars
      • Johnny Depp
      • Marlon Brando
      • Marshall Bell
    • 85User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Trailer 0:33
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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • Raphael
    Marlon Brando
    Marlon Brando
    • McCarthy
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • Larry
    Elpidia Carrillo
    Elpidia Carrillo
    • Rita
    Frederic Forrest
    Frederic Forrest
    • Lou Sr.
    Clarence Williams III
    Clarence Williams III
    • Father Stratton
    Max Perlich
    Max Perlich
    • Lou Jr.
    Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán
    • Luis
    Cody Lightning
    Cody Lightning
    • Frankie
    Nicole Mancera
    • Marta
    Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
    Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
    • Papa
    Pepe Serna
    Pepe Serna
    • Alessandro
    Lupe Ontiveros
    Lupe Ontiveros
    • Maria
    Alexis Cruz
    Alexis Cruz
    • Heyman
    Chuck E. Weiss
    • Whizzy
    Buck Holland
    • Scout Master
    Iggy Pop
    Iggy Pop
    • Man Eating Bird Leg
    Tricia Vessey
    Tricia Vessey
    • Luis's Girl #1
    • Director
      • Johnny Depp
    • Writers
      • Gregory McDonald
      • Paul McCudden
      • Johnny Depp
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    • Trivia
      Director and star Johnny Depp was deeply upset at negative reviews by American critics attending an otherwise successful screening at the Cannes Film Festival. As a result, he refused to release the film in the United States.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes

      McCarthy: The final measure of bravery is to stand up to death.

    • Connections
      Featured in TopTenz: 10 Movies People Don't Want You To See (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      A Star Is Born
      Courtesy of Warner Bros.

    User reviews85

    Featured review
    8/10

    It is...totally His movie

    I regret that this movie was never released in the U.S.; I had to buy a Korean release to get to see it. But, it was SO worth it! The movie is very moving - a great work by Johnny Depp. Those of us who have always appreciated Johnny for his unique vision on the world as brought to life in so many of his characters will revel in Rafael. The work as Director is superb, especially as a first effort. The score and cinematography are sublime....this is one of those that got away...and was (sadly) missed by many. But, as Johnny said in the special features interview, whether the movie is well-received or not well-received, it is totally "his movie, and no one can take that away from him." Bravo! Well-done, Johnny!
    • TNPassiflora
    • Mar 15, 2006
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    • Release date
      • July 30, 1997 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Korkusuz
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • Jeremy Thomas Productions
      • Acappella Pictures
      • Brave Pictures
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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