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The Brave

1997·Movie·123 min·6.0(205)

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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About The Brave

The Brave is a 1997 English-language drama film directed by Johnny Depp. The cast is led by Johnny Depp, Marshall Bell, Elpidia Carrillo. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 200 ratings.

The Brave was produced by Majestic Films International, Recorded Picture Company, and Acappella Pictures and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on July 30, 1997.

Director
Johnny Depp
Writers
Johnny Depp, D.P. Depp, Paul McCudden
Release date
July 30, 1997
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Production
Majestic Films International, Recorded Picture Company, Acappella Pictures
#dying and death#trailer park#based on novel or book#socially deprived family#snuff#native american#teacher#torture#fear of dying

The Brave cast & crew

The Brave was directed by Johnny Depp and written by Johnny Depp, D.P. Depp, and Paul McCudden.

The cast features Johnny Depp as Raphael, Marshall Bell as Larry, Elpidia Carrillo as Rita, Marlon Brando as McCarthy, Frederic Forrest as Lou Sr., and Clarence Williams III as Father Stratton.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Iggy Pop, cinematography is by Eugene D. Shlugleit, and it was produced by Carroll Kemp and Jeremy Thomas.

Is The Brave worth watching?

The Brave holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 205 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, The Brave is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Brave

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Raphael

Marshall Bell

Marshall Bell

Larry

Elpidia Carrillo

Elpidia Carrillo

Rita

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

McCarthy

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

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Nicole Mancera

Marta

Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman

Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman

Papa

Pepe Serna

Pepe Serna

Alessandro

The Brave — FAQs

Where can I watch The Brave in United States?

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What language is The Brave in?

The Brave is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Brave?

The Brave runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

What is The Brave rated?

It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 205 ratings.

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