Running Brave (1983)
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In the case of this dramatized story about a Native American who thrilled the world when he won the 10,000 meter run in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, the subject is far nobler than the script, the dialogue, and the acting. Billy Mills (Robby Benson), a member of the Sioux tribe from South Dakota, ran… More In the case of this dramatized story about a Native American who thrilled the world when he won the 10,000 meter run in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, the subject is far nobler than the script, the dialogue, and the acting. Billy Mills (Robby Benson), a member of the Sioux tribe from South Dakota, ran track at the University of Kansas under a hard-nosed coach and competed successfully for a spot in the Tokyo Olympics. His extraordinary feat of beating out a field of world-famous, championship runners stands in stark contrast to the clichéd characters that are portrayed here as an important part of his personal world. Issues of discrimination and alienation are sidestepped as well, leaving a watered-down version of a life that must have been a considerable challenge when the running shoes were off. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Directed By
- D.S. Everett, Donald Shebib
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
PG,
- In Theaters
- Nov 4, 1983 Wide
- On DVD
- May 31, 2005
Critic Reviews
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John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews
No one will mistake Running Brave for a great work of art, but it's an overlooked film that young people should see.
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Cast
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Robby Benson
as Billy Mills
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Pat Hingle
as Coach Bill Easton
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Claudia Cron
as Pat Mills
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Jeff McCracken
as Dennis
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August Schellenberg
as Billy's father
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Denis Lacroix
as Frank
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Graham Greene (II)
as Eddie
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Margo Kane
as Catherin
- Paul Hubbard
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Michael J. Reynolds
as Roger Douglas
- George Clutesi
- Tantoo Martin
- Fred Keating
- Jack Ackroyd
