

The Young and the Brave
“Heroism knows no age...”
Synopsis
A drama of the Korean War. Four American Army POWs escape behind enemy lines and try to make their way back to their units in the South. Along the way they are aided by a young Korean boy and his adopted dog, a US trained German Shepherd named Lobo.
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August 1, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis D. Lyon
- Screenplay & Story
- Beirne Lay Jr.
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein
- Original Title
- The Young and the Brave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- A.C. Lyles Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis D. Lyon
Beirne Lay Jr., Ronald Davidson, Harry M. Slott
Ronald Stein
Emmett Bergholz
A.C. Lyles
Department Leadership Roster
Francis D. Lyon
Director
Beirne Lay Jr.
Screenplay
A.C. Lyles
Producer
Emmett Bergholz
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Young and the Brave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Young and the Brave about?
A drama of the Korean War. Four American Army POWs escape behind enemy lines and try to make their way back to their units in the South. Along the way they are aided by a young Korean boy and his adopted dog, a US trained German Shepherd named Lobo.
Who directed The Young and the Brave?
The Young and the Brave was directed by Francis D. Lyon.
Who stars in The Young and the Brave?
The principal cast of The Young and the Brave includes Rory Calhoun, William Bendix, Richard Jaeckel, Richard Arlen, John Agar.
When was The Young and the Brave released and how long is it?
The Young and the Brave was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Young and the Brave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Young and the Brave was composed by Ronald Stein.



















