Running Brave(1983)
It wasn't where he finished that made him an Olympic hero, it was where he began . . .
Running Brave Synopsis
The story of Billy Mills the American Indian that came from obscurity, to win the 10,000 meter long distance foot race in the Tokyo Olympics.
Running Brave (1983) is a drama film directed by Donald Shebib, released on November 4, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Robby Benson, Pat Hingle, Claudia Cron and August Schellenberg. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Donald Shebib
- Writers:
- Henry Bean, Shirl Hendryx
- Producers:
- Ira Englander
- Cinematographer:
- François Protat
- Composer:
- Mike Post
- Production:
- Englander Productions, Filmtrust
- Status:
- Released
Running Brave Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robby Benson
as Billy Mills
Pat Hingle
as Coach Bill Easton
- Claudia Cron
Claudia Cron
as Pat Mills
August Schellenberg
as Billy's father
Graham Greene
as Eddie Mills
Tantoo Cardinal
as Caroline
Michael J. Reynolds
as Roger Douglas
Fred Keating
as TV Sportscaster
Jeff McCracken
as Dennis Riley
- Denis Lacroix
Denis Lacroix
as Frank Mills
- Kendall Smith
Kendall Smith
as Young Billy
George Clutesi
as Ben
Key crew
Directed by Donald Shebib, written by Henry Bean and Shirl Hendryx, produced by Ira Englander.
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Running Brave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 11 ratings.
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Running Brave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Running Brave online?
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Running Brave (1983) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Running Brave?
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The main cast of Running Brave (1983) includes Robby Benson, Pat Hingle, Claudia Cron, August Schellenberg and Graham Greene. The film was directed by Donald Shebib. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Running Brave released?
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Running Brave was released on November 4, 1983 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Running Brave worth watching?
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Running Brave (1983) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.