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The Young and The Brave (also known by the working title Attong) is a feature film released in 1963 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer which depicts the quality of bravery of a group of prisoners of war that escaped North Korean capture, their youthful companion, and his dog during their journey to the American lines.
Starring Rory Calhoun, William Bendix, Richard Jaeckel, and Manuel Padilla, Jr., it was written by Ronald Davidson, Beirne Lay, Jr., and Harry M. Slott, directed by Francis D. Lyon and produced by A.C. Lyles. It was Bendix's fourth last film.
Shot on location in Ventura County, California, the film has been recognized by Turner Classic Movies (TCM) as a historical representation of the war film genre. Preserved in their archives in 2006, the film is widely distributed through the network.
Original Release
08/01/1963
US Release
08/01/1963
Cast
Name | Character |
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Rory Calhoun | MSgt. Ed Brent (escaped POW) |
William Bendix | Sgt. Peter L. Kane (Escaped POW) |
Richard Jaeckel | Cpl. John Estway |
Richard Arlen | Col. Ralph Holbein |
John Agar | Intelligence Captain |
Manuel Padilla Jr. | Han |
Robert Ivers | Pvt. Kirk Wilson (Escaped POW) |
Weaver Levy | Communist Soldier |
Dennis Richards | Stretcher Bearer |
Robert Goshen | Lt. Ulysses Nero, Copter Pilot |
Directors
Writers
Beirne Lay Jr., Ronald Davidson, Harry M. Slott
Cast
Name | Character |
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Rory Calhoun | MSgt. Ed Brent (escaped POW) |
William Bendix | Sgt. Peter L. Kane (Escaped POW) |
Richard Jaeckel | Cpl. John Estway |
Richard Arlen | Col. Ralph Holbein |
John Agar | Intelligence Captain |
Manuel Padilla Jr. | Han |
Robert Ivers | Pvt. Kirk Wilson (Escaped POW) |
Weaver Levy | Communist Soldier |
Dennis Richards | Stretcher Bearer |
Robert Goshen | Lt. Ulysses Nero, Copter Pilot |
Willard Lee | Han's Father |
Flame | Lobo, the Dog |
Beirne Lay Jr. | Army Major |
Producers
Name | Role |
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A.C. Lyles | Producer |