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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.
A solitary, aging cowboy refuses to adapt to the changing modern world, resisting arrest and the perceived encroachment of civilization. He embarks on a perilous journey through rough terrain, pursued by the sheriff and his deputies, reflecting on his life and the loss of his way of life. The film culminates in a poignant and tragic confrontation with modernity.
Lonely Are the Brave was critically acclaimed upon its release, praised for its mature and unconventional take on the Western genre. Critics lauded Kirk Douglas's powerful performance and the film's thematic depth, which explored the end of the frontier and the individual's struggle against societal change. It is often regarded as one of the best Westerns of its era and a significant departure from typical genre conventions.
A deeply felt and intelligent Western that transcends genre clichés.
Kirk Douglas delivers a career-defining performance as a man out of time.
Explores themes of individuality versus conformity with poignant artistry.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available but critical consensus points to a highly respected and impactful film.
The film is based on the novel 'The Brave Cowboy' by Edward Abbey, a prominent environmentalist and writer known for his critique of civilization's impact on the American West.
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I don't need cards to figure out who I am, I already know. Lonely Are The Brave is directed by David Miller and adapted for the screen by Dalton Trumbo from the novel "The Brave Cowboy" written by Edward Abbey. It stars Kirk Douglas, Gen...