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The Brave One
The Brave One

The Brave One

The Touch of Greatness

Genres

FamilyDrama

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A young Mexican boy tirelessly tries to save his pet bull from death at the hands of a celebrated matador.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

100 mins

Rating

5.6/10

Release Date

26 October 1956

Country

United States of America

Cast

Michel Ray

Michel Ray

Leonardo

Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.

Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.

Rafael Rosillo

Elsa Cárdenas

Elsa Cárdenas

Maria

Carlos Navarro

Carlos Navarro

Don Alejandro

Joi Lansing

Joi Lansing

Marion Randall

Rafael Alcayde

Rafael Alcayde

Señor Vargas (uncredited)

Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.

Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.

Father Valverde (uncredited)

Fermín Rivera

Fermín Rivera

The Bullfighter

Jorge Treviño

Jorge Treviño

Salvador

Carlos Fernández

Carlos Fernández

Manuel

Eduardo Alcaraz

Eduardo Alcaraz

Ticket seller (uncredited)

Manuel de la Vega

Manuel de la Vega

Police officer (uncredited)

Pascual García Peña

Pascual García Peña

Señor Palma (uncredited)

Beatriz Ramos

Beatriz Ramos

Señorita Sanchez (uncredited)

Manuel Sánchez Navarro

Manuel Sánchez Navarro

Luis (uncredited)

Manuel Vergara 'Manver'

Manuel Vergara 'Manver'

Man playing drum stadium (uncredited)

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