The Brave Don't Cry (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1952, The Brave Don't Cry is a drama film directed by Philip Leacock, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. The Brave Don't Cry aspires to the "feel" of a documentary, right down to the deliberate absence of background music. A mine in Scotland falls victim to a cave-in, trapping some one hundred workers. Rescue parties are formed as the tremulous families of the miners wait in agony. As in the actual incident upon which this film is based, the rescue is nip and tuck and times, but eventually successful. The faces of real-life Scottish mining folk are melded with the professional actors in The Brave Don't Cry, adding poignancy to this otherwise cut-and-dried film.
Who’s in it. The Brave Don't Cry stars John Gregson as John Cameron, Meg Buchanan as Margaret Wishart, Andrew Keir as Charlie Ross and Fulton Mackay as Dan Wishart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Brave Don't Cry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brave Don't Cry page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brave Don't Cry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brave Don't Cry (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Brave Don't Cry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Brave Don't Cry worth watching?
- The Brave Don't Cry holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brave Don't Cry?
- The Brave Don't Cry stars John Gregson, Meg Buchanan, Andrew Keir, Fulton Mackay and John Rae.
- When was The Brave Don't Cry released?
- The Brave Don't Cry was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.