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Home of the Brave

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Paralyzed African-American veteran Peter Moss (James Edwards) is undergoing psychoanalysis after suffering a nervous breakdown. As Moss recounts his trauma to an army psychiatrist (Jeff Corey), he reveals countless examples of the everyday racism he experienced as a civilian. Moss also discusses an intense mission he went on during World War II. Although he is psychically damaged, his doctor believes Moss can walk again if he can figure out a way to let go of his emotional wounds.

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Home of the Brave is a powerful portrayal of the soldier's life, a strong indictment of discrimination, and above all an engaging, well-acted drama.

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Helen Bower Detroit Free Press 11/17/2020
Edwards is a sensitive actor and a strong, stalwart man. But the character of Mingo as played by Lovejoy has depths and silences and understanding that will make it memorable. Go to Full Review Bob Murphy Minneapolis Star Tribune 11/17/2020
It's comparatively seldom that one gets to hang the adjective "great" on a motion picture without feeling like a press agent, but here's a case where it belongs. Go to Full Review TIME Staff TIME Magazine 11/17/2020
For all its faults, the film has novelty, emotional wallop and the excitement that comes from wrestling with a real problem, rather than fencing with a cooked-up plot. Go to Full Review Edwin F. Melvin Christian Science Monitor 08/17/2022
The film mingles war drama with psychiatric analysis. It sets forth the combination in a tense ably told narrative that provide: abundant food for thought. Go to Full Review Mandel Herbstman Motion Picture Daily 05/11/2021
Although the picture underlines a social problem, it primarily has been fashioned for entertainment and as such is a first-class job that mounts to moments of raw power and excitement. Go to Full Review Frank E. Hanratty Ottawa Citizen 05/11/2021
The makers of Home of the Brave have succeeded in probing into the minds and souls of a small group of representative American soldiers to find a telling story of the bitter fruit reaped by those who are the victims of race prejudice. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/16/2016 not going spoil the dynamite See more 10/18/2015 way b4 sydney poitier james edwards was busting down walls & dealing with post WWII racial prejudice See more douglas g @RT53850014 11/09/2012 If you get a chance see this movie. It would make a good addition for any Veterans Day film festival. The acting and production level are both good and it doesn't seem dated. Check out how the cast is credited when it come on... See more 03/13/2009 James Edwards was one of the first Black actors to break the Hollywood stereotypes of Black people. It's a good film and it does pay some tribute to Black participation in World War II. See more 10/29/2006 I admire the fact this film tackles racial issues long before it became trendy. It subtly deals with race issues, basically not the blunt over the top way Oprah Winfrey does. Nice performances. The writing is a bit obvious, but it is well meaning and sincere. Skillfully directed by Stanley Kramer. See more Read all reviews
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Mark Robson

Director

Douglas Dick

Major Robinson

Steve Brodie

T.J. Everett

Jeff Corey

Doctor

Lloyd Bridges

Finch

Frank Lovejoy

Sergeant Mingo

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Movie Info

Synopsis Paralyzed African-American veteran Peter Moss (James Edwards) is undergoing psychoanalysis after suffering a nervous breakdown. As Moss recounts his trauma to an army psychiatrist (Jeff Corey), he reveals countless examples of the everyday racism he experienced as a civilian. Moss also discusses an intense mission he went on during World War II. Although he is psychically damaged, his doctor believes Moss can walk again if he can figure out a way to let go of his emotional wounds.
Director
Mark Robson
Producer
Stanley Kramer
Screenwriter
Carl Foreman
Production Co
Stanley Kramer Company
Genre
War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 12, 1949, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 2, 2021
Runtime
1h 25m
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