The Bravados
“A Powerful Western Tale of Revenge and Redemption”
Synopsis
Jim Douglass arrives in the small town of Rio Arriba in order to witness the hanging of the four men he believes murdered his wife. When the convicts escape, Jim tracks them into Mexico, determined to see that justice is done. But the farther Jim goes in his quest for vengeance, the more merciless he becomes, losing himself in an unrelenting spiral of hatred and violence.
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The Bravados (Modern Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-01
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Gregory Peck
Jim Douglass
Joan Collins
Josefa Velarde
Stephen Boyd
Bill Zachary
Albert Salmi
Ed Taylor
Henry Silva
Lujan
Kathleen Gallant
Emma Steimmetz
Barry Coe
Tom
George Voskovec
Gus Steimmetz
Herbert Rudley
Sheriff Sanchez
Lee Van Cleef
Alfonso Parral
Andrew Duggan
Padre
Ken Scott
Primo, Deputy Sheriff
Gene Evans
John Butler
Joe DeRita
Tony Mirabel (uncredited)
Robert Adler
Tony Mirabel (uncredited)
Beulah Archuletta
Ada Carrasco
Jacqueline Evans
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Yordan
- Original Score
- Lionel Newman
- Original Title
- The Bravados
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Philip Yordan, Frank O'Rourke
Lionel Newman
Leon Shamroy
William Mace
Herbert B. Swope Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
Philip Yordan
Screenplay
Lionel Newman
Original Music Composer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Herbert B. Swope Jr.
Producer
William Mace
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Bravados
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What is The Bravados about?
Jim Douglass arrives in the small town of Rio Arriba in order to witness the hanging of the four men he believes murdered his wife. When the convicts escape, Jim tracks them into Mexico, determined to see that justice is done. But the farther Jim goes in his quest for vengeance, the more merciless he becomes, losing himself in an unrelenting spiral of hatred and violence.
Who directed The Bravados?
The Bravados was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in The Bravados?
The principal cast of The Bravados includes Gregory Peck, Joan Collins, Stephen Boyd, Albert Salmi, Henry Silva.
When was The Bravados released and how long is it?
The Bravados was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bravados?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bravados was composed by Lionel Newman.
Is The Bravados based on a book or true story?
The Bravados is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank O'Rourke".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bravados?
The Bravados holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).