Lonely are the Brave
“Life can never cage a man like this!”
A fiercely independent cowboy arranges to have himself locked up in jail in order to then escape with an old friend who has been sentenced to the penitentiary.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Globoplay, Claro tv+, Looke Amazon Channel | — |
About Lonely are the Brave
Lonely are the Brave is a 1962 English-language western film directed by David Miller. The cast is led by Kirk Douglas, Gena Rowlands, Walter Matthau. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Lonely are the Brave was produced by Joel Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 26, 1962, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- David Miller
- Writers
- Dalton Trumbo
- Release date
- April 26, 1962
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Joel Productions
Lonely are the Brave cast & crew
Lonely are the Brave was directed by David Miller and written by Dalton Trumbo.
The cast features Kirk Douglas as John W. "Jack" Burns, Gena Rowlands as Jerry Bondi, Walter Matthau as Sheriff Morey Johnson, Michael Kane as Paul Bondi, Carroll O'Connor as Hinton, and William Schallert as Harry.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Philip H. Lathrop, and it was produced by Edward Lewis and Kirk Douglas.
Is Lonely are the Brave worth watching?
Lonely are the Brave holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 170 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy western, Lonely are the Brave is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Lonely are the Brave
Kirk Douglas
John W. "Jack" Burns
Gena Rowlands
Jerry Bondi
Walter Matthau
Sheriff Morey Johnson
Michael Kane
Paul Bondi
Carroll O'Connor
Hinton
William Schallert
Harry
George Kennedy
Deputy Sheriff Gutierrez
Karl Swenson
Rev. Hoskins
William Mims
First Deputy Arraigning Burns
Martín Garralaga
Old Man
Lalo Rios
Prisoner
John Barton
Prisoner (uncredited)
Lonely are the Brave — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lonely are the Brave in United States?
Lonely are the Brave is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Lonely are the Brave in?
Lonely are the Brave is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lonely are the Brave?
Lonely are the Brave runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Lonely are the Brave rated?
Lonely are the Brave is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 170 ratings.
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