Running Brave
“It wasn't where he finished that made him an Olympic hero, it was where he began . . .”
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.
Top Cast
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Robby Benson
Billy Mills
Pat Hingle
Coach Bill Easton
Claudia Cron
Pat Mills
August Schellenberg
Billy's father
Graham Greene
Eddie Mills
Tantoo Cardinal
Caroline
Michael J. Reynolds
Roger Douglas
Fred Keating
TV Sportscaster
Jeff McCracken
Dennis Riley
Denis Lacroix
Frank Mills
Kendall Smith
Young Billy
George Clutesi
Ben
Margo Kane
Catherine
Derek Campbell
Fight Bookmaker
Maurice Wolfe
Uncle Chester / Indian Singer / Drummer
Albert Angus
Bud
Barbara Blackhorse
Young Catherine
Carmen Wolfe
Joe American Horse
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Shebib
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Bean, Shirl Hendryx
- Original Score
- Mike Post
- Original Title
- Running Brave
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Englander Productions, Filmtrust
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Shebib
Henry Bean, Shirl Hendryx
Mike Post
François Protat
Peter Zinner
Ira Englander
Department Leadership Roster
Wendy Partridge
Costume Design
François Protat
Director of Photography
Henry Bean
Writer
Peter Zinner
Editor
Carol Spier
Production Design
Donald Shebib
Director
Mike Post
Original Music Composer
Shirl Hendryx
Writer
Ira Englander
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Running Brave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Running Brave about?
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.
Who directed Running Brave?
Running Brave was directed by Donald Shebib.
Who stars in Running Brave?
The principal cast of Running Brave includes Robby Benson, Pat Hingle, Claudia Cron, August Schellenberg, Graham Greene.
When was Running Brave released and how long is it?
Running Brave was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Running Brave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Running Brave was composed by Mike Post.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Running Brave?
Running Brave holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).