Lonely are the Brave
1962, English. Directed by David Miller.
Life can never cage a man like this!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- David MillerDirector
- Kirk DouglasJohn W. "Jack" Burns
- Gena RowlandsJerry Bondi
- Walter MatthauSheriff Morey Johnson
- Michael KanePaul Bondi
- Carroll O'ConnorHinton
- William SchallertHarry
- George KennedyDeputy Sheriff Gutierrez
- Karl SwensonRev. Hoskins
- William MimsFirst Deputy Arraigning Burns
- Martín GarralagaOld Man
- Lalo RiosPrisoner
- John BartonPrisoner (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 26 April 1962
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dalton Trumbo
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What Lonely are the Brave is based on
Lonely are the Brave is based on The Brave Cowboy, a 1956 novel by Edward Abbey, published by Dodd, Mead & Co..
Novel · 1956
The Brave Cowboy
By Edward Abbey
Published by Dodd, Mead & Co.
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Lonely are the Brave: quick answers
Is Lonely are the Brave worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 176 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lonely are the Brave?
Lonely are the Brave runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Lonely are the Brave have a post-credits scene?
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Lonely are the Brave parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Lonely are the Brave on?
Lonely are the Brave isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lonely are the Brave?
If you liked Lonely are the Brave, try Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here, Rio Bravo, Frontera.
Who directed Lonely are the Brave?
Lonely are the Brave (1962) was directed by David Miller and stars Kirk Douglas, Gena Rowlands, Walter Matthau.
What is Lonely are the Brave based on?
Lonely are the Brave is based on The Brave Cowboy, a 1956 novel by Edward Abbey, published by Dodd, Mead & Co..