The Brave One
“The Touch of Greatness”
Synopsis
A young Mexican boy tirelessly tries to save his pet bull from death at the hands of a celebrated matador.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Brave One - Original Trailer rebuilt in HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-11
Top Cast
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Michel Ray
Leonardo
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
Rafael Rosillo
Elsa Cárdenas
Maria
Carlos Navarro
Don Alejandro
Joi Lansing
Marion Randall
Rafael Alcayde
Señor Vargas (uncredited)
Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.
Father Valverde (uncredited)
Fermín Rivera
The Bullfighter
Jorge Treviño
Salvador
Carlos Fernández
Manuel
Eduardo Alcaraz
Ticket seller (uncredited)
Manuel de la Vega
Police officer (uncredited)
Pascual García Peña
Señor Palma (uncredited)
Beatriz Ramos
Señorita Sanchez (uncredited)
Manuel Sánchez Navarro
Luis (uncredited)
Manuel Vergara 'Manver'
Man playing drum stadium (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Rapper
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo, Harry S. Franklin, Merrill G. White
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Brave One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- King Brothers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Rapper
Dalton Trumbo, Harry S. Franklin, Merrill G. White, Robert Rich
Victor Young
Jack Cardiff
Merrill G. White
Frank King, Maurice King
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Rapper
Director
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Jack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Harry S. Franklin
Screenplay
Merrill G. White
Screenplay
Frank King
Producer
Maurice King
Producer
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Merrill G. White
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brave One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Brave One about?
A young Mexican boy tirelessly tries to save his pet bull from death at the hands of a celebrated matador.
Who directed The Brave One?
The Brave One was directed by Irving Rapper.
Who stars in The Brave One?
The principal cast of The Brave One includes Michel Ray, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr., Elsa Cárdenas, Carlos Navarro, Joi Lansing.
When was The Brave One released and how long is it?
The Brave One was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brave One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brave One was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brave One?
The Brave One holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).