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6.3 / 10(10 votes)IMDb19631h 24mUnited States of America

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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Francis D. Lyon

Screenplay & Story

Beirne Lay Jr., Ronald Davidson, Harry M. Slott

Original Score & Music

Ronald Stein

Director of Photography

Emmett Bergholz

Producers

A.C. Lyles

Department Leadership Roster

Francis D. Lyon

Francis D. Lyon

Director

Beirne Lay Jr.

Screenplay

A.C. Lyles

A.C. Lyles

Producer

Emmett Bergholz

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Young and the Brave.

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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.