The Young and the Brave (1963): Cast & Plot
The Young and the Brave is a 1963 war drama directed by Francis D. Lyon, starring Flame the dog as Lobo, Rory Calhoun and William Bendix. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Francis D. Lyon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- A.C. Lyles Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Young and the Brave About?
The premise of The Young and the Brave without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Heroism knows no age. Set during the Korean War, four American Army POWs escape behind enemy lines and fight to reach friendly units in the South. Their perilous trek is aided by a young Korean boy and his adopted dog, Lobo, a U.S.-trained German Shepherd. Together they navigate hostile terrain and the constant threat of capture.
The Young and the Brave Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- boy
- escape
- enemy
The Young and the Brave Cast & Characters
Flame the dog leads the cast as Lobo, with Rory Calhoun as MSgt. Ed Brent (escaped POW) and William Bendix as Sgt. Peter L. Kane (escaped POW). Directed by Francis D. Lyon; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Francis D. Lyon
- Flame the dog as Lobo
- Rory Calhoun as MSgt. Ed Brent (escaped POW)
- William Bendix as Sgt. Peter L. Kane (escaped POW)
- Robert Ivers as Pvt. Kirk Wilson (Escaped POW)
Also Starring in The Young and the Brave
· 4 more- Manuel Padilla Jr. Han
- Richard Jaeckel Cpl. John Estway
- Richard Arlen Col. Ralph Holbein
- John Agar Intelligence Captain
More from Francis D. Lyon
More films directed by Francis D. Lyon: The Girl Who Knew Too Much, Escort West, Gunsight Ridge and The Oklahoman.
The Young and the Brave Plot Summary
What happens in The Young and the Brave from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the Korean War, three American prisoners of war — MSgt. Ed Brent Rory Calhoun, Sgt. Peter Kane William Bendix, and Pvt. Kirk Wilson Robert Ivers — escape from their North Korean captors and set out to reach the American lines about 40 miles (64 km) away. Early on, they are offered shelter by a Korean couple who have a young son, Han Manuel Padilla Jr.. While Han hides in the nearby hills, the pursuing captors kill the couple, leaving the three escapees to continue their trek with Han and his dog, Lobo.
Full summary
The whole story of The Young and the Brave, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Young and 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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Which actor portrayed MSgt. Ed Brent in the film?
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The Young and the Brave FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Young and the Brave, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Young and the Brave?
The Young and the Brave runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Young and the Brave released?
The Young and the Brave was released on August 1, 1963.
Who directed The Young and the Brave?
The Young and the Brave was directed by Francis D. Lyon.
More films by Francis D. Lyon Who is in the cast of The Young and the Brave?
The Young and the Brave stars Flame the dog as Lobo, Rory Calhoun as MSgt. Ed Brent (escaped POW) and William Bendix as Sgt. Peter L. Kane (escaped POW), among 8 credited actors.
Does The Young and the Brave have a post-credit scene?
No. The Young and the Brave has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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