Running Brave

1983

Biography / Drama / Sport

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 84% · 2 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 84% · 500 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.7/10 10 830 830

sports olympic games based on true story track and field

Plot summary

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.

Director

Donald Shebib Photo
Donald Shebib

Top cast

Graham Greene Photo
Graham Greene as Eddie Mills
Robby Benson Photo
Robby Benson as Billy Mills
Jeff McCracken Photo
Jeff McCracken as Dennis Riley
Tantoo Cardinal Photo
Tantoo Cardinal as Caroline
720p.WEB
973.02 MB
960*720
English 2.0
NR
us  
29.97 fps
1 hr 45 min
Seeds 63

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by view_and_review 6 / 10

A Good Tribute

Becoming an Olympic level athlete takes incredible work ethic, toughness, and resolve. The journey is painstaking and arduous. And that's if things go well. It is exponentially more painstaking and arduous when you are an American Indian in the 1960's finally leaving the reservation and entering a foreign world.Billy Mills was that American Indian and he had what it took to become an Olympian. "Running Brave"--which is a play on words--is about Billy Mills' journey to becoming a gold medalist in the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo. It's almost serendipitous that I just watched this movie considering that the Olympics in about a half a year are again going to be in Tokyo.Like any story of triumph this one had its ups and downs. Billy had his believers and detractors. If anything, this movie is a good tribute.
Reviewed by wes-connors 6 / 10

Robby Runs for His Life

"For world-class distance runner Billy Mills, the toughest competition often began when he stepped off the track. From life on an impoverished South Dakota Indian reservation to his phenomenal upset victory at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Mills constantly challenged the barriers of culture and his own deeply-rooted insecurities. Robby Benson stars in this true, uniquely uplifting story of an extraordinary quest for personal excellence," according to the 1983 "Englander Productions" VHS videocassette. "Running Brave" originally ran with some salty language and included a shower scene with some fleeting frontal nudity (honestly, there is nothing to crow about). The 2004 "Trinity" DVD has reportedly shaved off the pubic hair and incorrectly cites the same running time. Some mild vulgarities may have also been excised (strongest expletive used herein is the word for human feces). The slightly above average film is based on a true story about an athlete overcoming much to participate in the climactic big event.****** Running Brave (11/4/83) D.S. Everett, Donald Shebib ~ Robby Benson, Pat Hingle, Claudia Cron, Jeff McCracken
Reviewed by p_empi 8 / 10

Standout Athletics Movie

This would have to be one of the best true sporting stories ever created on the screen. Billy Mills is a Native American Indian who has to fight against the odds to get to the top. A gifted athlete who is very proud of his heritage works his way to the top and wins the 10,000 metres at the Tokyo Olympics. It highlights the ups and downs an American Indian must face to get recognition as a man and athlete. Robbie Benson seems to be born for the part. He portrays Mills very well to the extent that the running style is very alike. The actual race brings a chill to your spine, especially the way he finishes down the straight. This is a great Movie and any budding athlete should watch it just to see how to become a winner and win against all the odds.
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