Battle of the Brave (2004): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Battle of the Brave is a 2004 historical drama directed by Jean Beaudin, starring Isabel Richer as France Carignan, Juliette Gosselin and David La Haye. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes and earned $2.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 23m (143 min)
- Director
- Jean Beaudin
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Melenny Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Battle of the Brave About?
The premise of Battle of the Brave without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Rise. Unite. Fight. In the mid-18th Century, as England and France battle over control of Canada, an epic romance between a peasant woman and a trapper unfurls
Battle of the Brave Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1700s
- seven years' war
- 18th century
- false accusation of murder
- marriage of convenience
- unrequited love
- extortion
- death of lover
- historical romance
- tragic ending
- sexless marriage
- false arrest
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- betrayal by best friend
- class difference
- prostitution
- man believed dead is alive
- cannon fire
- romantic rivalry
- murder trial
- lover's farewell
- native american white relationships
- interrupted elopement
- ambush
- false accusation of witchcraft
- corrupt priest
- racism
- geneva switzerland
- perjury
- diplomatic mission
- love triangle
- innocent sentenced to death
- entirely told in flashback
- lovers separation
- passionate kiss
- widowed mother
- burglary
- stabbed to death
- gambling
- abusive husband
- misogyny
- adoptive father adopted daughter relationship
- penal colony
- strong female character
- aunt niece relationship
- army general
- death of indian friend
- new year's eve party
- man caught in a leg hold trap
- fistfight
- death of husband
Battle of the Brave Cast & Characters
Isabel Richer leads the cast as France Carignan, with Juliette Gosselin as Young France Carignan and David La Haye as Francois le Gardeur. Directed by Jean Beaudin; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jean Beaudin
- Isabel Richer as France Carignan
- Juliette Gosselin as Young France Carignan
- David La Haye as Francois le Gardeur
- Johanne-Marie Tremblay as Madeleine Carignan
Also Starring in Battle of the Brave
· 27 more- Pierre Lebeau Joseph Carignan
- Noémie Godin-Vigneau Marie-Loup Carignan
- Bianca Gervais Acoona
- Sébastien Huberdeau Xavier Maillard
- Gérard Depardieu Father Thomas Blondeau
- Tim Roth William Pitt
- Jason Isaacs Général James Wolfe
- Colm Meaney Benjamin Franklin
- Vincent Perez Intendant Le Bigot
- Irène Jacob Angélique de Roquebrune
- Michael Maloney Gouverneur James Murray
- David Troughton English General
- Roc LaFortune Sergent Lavigueur
- Alex Bisping Major Goodwin
- Monique Mercure Hortense
- Michael Rudder President of the Court
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- Philippe Dormoy Voltaire
- Louise Laparé Mother Marthe-de-la-Passion
- Paul Savoie Gouverneur Vaudreuil
- Micky Sébastian Marquise de Pompadour
- Patrick Goyette Capitaine Tremblay
- Jean-Louis Roux Jean-Baptiste's Servant
- Billy Merasty Owashak
- Maxime Allard Executioner
- Maud Beauchemin Mélodie
- Myriam De Verger Isabelle Grandjean
- Marc Larose Hospital Doorman
More from Jean Beaudin
More films directed by Jean Beaudin: Without Her, Memories Unlocked, Being at Home with Claude and The Alley Cat.
Battle of the Brave Plot Summary
What happens in Battle of the Brave from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 18th-century Quebec, Francois le Gardeur [David La Haye] returns to his hometown to visit his father, only to discover that his death leaves him not only grief but a business inheritance that is foggy and potentially compromised. He places his trust in his father’s lawyer to sort out everything, including the creditors who have pressed for an investigation, yet the path ahead is muddy and fraught with doubt.
Full summary
The whole story of Battle of the Brave, scene by scene
Battle of the Brave Box Office
Battle of the Brave grossed $2.1 million worldwide. $1.6 million came from the US and Canada and $458,291 (22%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.1M
- US & Canada
- $1.6M
- International
- $458.3K
Battle of the Brave Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Battle of the Brave.
How Well Do You Know Battle of the Brave?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the main character who returns to his hometown after his father's death?
Battle of the Brave Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Tierra de pasiones” and “New France”.
- Also known as
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- Tierra de pasiones
- New France
- O Pecado da Fé
- Battle of the Brave - Vereint euch und kämpft!
- אהבה בצרפת החדשה
- Nová Francie
- Новая Франция
- Нова Франция
- Bátrak harca - Az új Franciaország
- Nové Francúzsko
- Umutlar Ülkesi
- I nuovi eroi
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- Wiek namiętności
- Нова Франція
- Nova França
- 聖戰時刻
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Movies Like Battle of the Brave
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Brave Warrior, Unconquered and The Brigand.
Battle of the Brave FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Battle of the Brave, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Battle of the Brave?
Battle of the Brave runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was Battle of the Brave released?
Battle of the Brave was released on November 19, 2004.
Who directed Battle of the Brave?
Battle of the Brave was directed by Jean Beaudin.
More films by Jean Beaudin Who is in the cast of Battle of the Brave?
Battle of the Brave stars Isabel Richer as France Carignan, Juliette Gosselin as Young France Carignan and David La Haye as Francois le Gardeur, among 31 credited actors.
How much did Battle of the Brave make at the box office?
Battle of the Brave grossed $2.1 million worldwide ($1.6 million domestic, $458,291 international).
Does Battle of the Brave have a post-credit scene?
No. Battle of the Brave has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Battle of the Brave in?
The original language of Battle of the Brave is French.
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