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Lonely are the Brave
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Lonely are the Brave

1962 · 107 min Drama Western
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

A fiercely independent cowboy arranges to have himself locked up in jail in order to then escape with an old friend who has been sentenced to the penitentiary.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: David Miller

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

John W. "Jack" Burns

Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

Jerry Bondi

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Sheriff Morey Johnson

Michael Kane

Michael Kane

Paul Bondi

Carroll O'Connor

Carroll O'Connor

Hinton

William Schallert

William Schallert

Harry

George Kennedy

George Kennedy

Deputy Sheriff Gutierrez

Karl Swenson

Karl Swenson

Rev. Hoskins

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William Mims

First Deputy Arraigning Burns

Martín Garralaga

Martín Garralaga

Old Man

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