The Brave One

US (1956): Drama/Family

This family favorite, a south-of-the-border variation of the classic boy-and-his dog story, stars Michel Ray as Leonardo, a young Mexican boy who appeals to the president of Mexico to spare his beloved bull from death in the bullfighting ring. Does the bull meet a grisly fate at the hands of a matador? We're not telling, but charming performances and some gentle tear jerking make The Brave One an agreeable movie for kids.

The film is also known for an interesting footnote of Hollywood history: When it won the Academy Award^® in the now-defunct category of best original story, screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (using the pseudonym "Robert Rich") was unable to accept the Oscar^® due to the infamous Hollywood blacklist. He officially claimed the award in 1975. (RKO Radio) (Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com)

 View the original theatrical trailer for this film on YouTube.com.

3 nominations, 1 Award