The Brave One (1956 film)

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The Brave One
Directed by	Irving Rapper
Written by	Dalton Trumbo (as Robert Rich)
Produced by	Frank King, Maurice King
Starring	Michel Ray, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr., Elsa Cárdenas
Cinematography	Jack Cardiff
Edited by	Al Clark
Music by	Victor Young
Production company	King Brothers Productions
Distributed by	RKO Radio Pictures
Release date	November  22, 1956 (1956-11-22) (US)
Running time	100 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The Brave One is a 1956 American drama film directed by Irving Rapper. The screenplay was written by Dalton Trumbo, who was blacklisted at the time and used the pseudonym "Robert Rich". The film stars Michel Ray, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr., and Elsa Cárdenas.

Plot

The story is set in Mexico and follows a young boy named Leonardo, played by Michel Ray, who raises a bull named Gitano. As Gitano grows, he becomes a magnificent animal, and Leonardo's love for him deepens. However, Gitano is destined to be a part of a bullfighting event, which puts Leonardo in a moral dilemma. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggle between tradition and personal values.

Cast

• Michel Ray as Leonardo
• Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. as Rafael Rosillo
• Elsa Cárdenas as Maria
• Carlos Navarro as Don Alejandro
• Jorge Treviño as Pedro

Production

The film was produced by King Brothers Productions and distributed by RKO Radio Pictures. The cinematography was handled by Jack Cardiff, and the music was composed by Victor Young. The film's screenplay was written by Dalton Trumbo, who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era and used the pseudonym "Robert Rich".

Awards

The film won the Academy Award for Best Story in 1957. The award was initially given to "Robert Rich," but it was later revealed that the true author was Dalton Trumbo.

Legacy

The Brave One is notable for its behind-the-scenes story involving Dalton Trumbo and the Hollywood blacklist. The film is also remembered for its emotional narrative and the performance of Michel Ray.

See also

• List of American films of 1956
• Hollywood blacklist
• Bullfighting in film

External links

• The Brave One at IMDb