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Running Brave

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Running Brave

PG

Released Nov 4, 1983

1h 46m

Biography

Drama

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Native American runner Billy Mills is brought up on a reservation and beats all odds to win a gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

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Roger Ebert

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It's well made but it's not electrifying. One thing about Rocky is that it wasn't reluctant to pull out all the stops. Running Brave has been made with a certain gentle restraint that may work against it.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 20, 2018

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John A. Nesbit

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No one will mistake Running Brave for a great work of art, but it's an overlooked film that young people should see.

Rated: B-

Sep 1, 2002

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Steve D

Surprisingly well made bio with a powerful script.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/09/23

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Audience Member

An inspirational story of what you can achieve if you are determined enough and work hard. The usual rags to riches and then conquer the Olympics is nothing new but it does tackle stronger issues based on racial and class prejudice.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Pretty much for runners only (even if you're a frustrated one full of cold). But then if you can't enjoy a true story sports biopic about a Sioux Indian at Christmas then when can you. Very enjoyable stuff.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

An inspirational film about a native American runner, but why Robby Benson?

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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A little slow (no pun intended) in parts, but the final race is classic. Every runner must watch this movie. "It's Gomudi and Clark. Here comes Billy Mills!" I don't know how many times I have relived this moment during my running over the years.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Inspirational stuff. Can't help thinking they could've done more with the story but perhaps this was a good standard in it's time.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Donald Shebib

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Robby Benson

Billy Mills

Pat Hingle

Coach Bill Easton

Claudia Cron

Pat Mills

Jeff McCracken

Dennis Riley

August Schellenberg

Billy's Father

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Synopsis

Native American runner Billy Mills is brought up on a reservation and beats all odds to win a gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

Director: Donald Shebib
Producer: Ira Englander
Screenwriter: Henry Bean, Shirl Hendryx
Production Co: Filmtrust Productions, Englander Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 4, 1983, Limited
Release Date (DVD): Apr 5, 2005
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround

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