The Brave One

The Brave One

The Touch of Greatness

NR 1956 · 100 min · ★ 5.9 · Family, Drama

A young Mexican boy tirelessly tries to save his pet bull from death at the hands of a celebrated matador.

Directed by Irving Rapper · Written by Dalton Trumbo

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