The Brave
Synopsis
A down-on-his-luck American Indian recently released from jail is offered the chance to "star" as the victim of a snuff film, the resulting pay of which could greatly help his poverty stricken family.
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Trailer The Brave
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-12-01
Top Cast
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Johnny Depp
Raphael
Marshall Bell
Larry
Elpidia Carrillo
Rita
Marlon Brando
McCarthy
Frederic Forrest
Lou Sr.
Clarence Williams III
Father Stratton
Max Perlich
Lou Jr.
Luis Guzmán
Luis
Cody Lightning
Frankie
Nicole Mancera
Marta
Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
Papa
Pepe Serna
Alessandro
Lupe Ontiveros
Maria
Alexis Cruz
Heyman
Chuck E. Weiss
Whizzy
Tricia Vessey
Luis's Girl #1
Patricia M. Peters
Luis's Girl #2
Jack Polick
Bartholomew Ender
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 30, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnny Depp
- Screenplay & Story
- Johnny Depp, D.P. Depp, Paul McCudden
- Original Score
- Iggy Pop
- Original Title
- The Brave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Majestic Films International, Recorded Picture Company, Acappella Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp, D.P. Depp, Paul McCudden, Gregory McDonald
Iggy Pop
Eugene D. Shlugleit, Vilko Filač
Hervé Schneid, Pasquale Buba
Charles Evans Jr., Carroll Kemp, Diane Smith, Jeremy Thomas, Buck Holland
Department Leadership Roster
Johnny Depp
Director
Charles Evans Jr.
Producer
Carroll Kemp
Producer
Diane Smith
Producer
Hervé Schneid
Editor
Miljen 'Kreka' Kljaković
Production Design
Buck Holland
Producer
Pasquale Buba
Editor
Lindy Hemming
Costume Design
Eugene D. Shlugleit
Director of Photography
Vilko Filač
Director of Photography
Iggy Pop
Original Music Composer
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
Johnny Depp
Screenplay
D.P. Depp
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Brave about?
A down-on-his-luck American Indian recently released from jail is offered the chance to "star" as the victim of a snuff film, the resulting pay of which could greatly help his poverty stricken family.
Who directed The Brave?
The Brave was directed by Johnny Depp.
Who stars in The Brave?
The principal cast of The Brave includes Johnny Depp, Marshall Bell, Elpidia Carrillo, Marlon Brando, Frederic Forrest.
When was The Brave released and how long is it?
The Brave was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brave was composed by Iggy Pop.
Is The Brave based on a book or true story?
The Brave is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gregory McDonald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brave?
The Brave holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).