The Brave One Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Dec. 20, 2008

The Brave One

Release Date: Friday, September 14, 2007

AAfter her happy life is shattered by a brutal attack, a woman (Jodie Foster) begins prowling the city streets on a mission of revenge.

Director: Neil Jordan

Starring: Terrence Howard • Jodie Foster • Naveen Andrews • Mary Steenburgen

R Drama 1 hr, 59 m

3.33 / 5.0

44% WILL SEE 56% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: New York radio host Erica Bain has a life that she loves and a fiancé she adores. All of it is taken from her when a brutal attack leaves Erica badly wounded and her fiancé dead. Unable to move past the tragedy, Erica begins prowling the city streets at night to track down the men she holds responsible. Her dark pursuit of justice catches the public's attention, and the city is riveted by her anonymous exploits. But with the NYPD desperate to find the culprit and a dogged police detective hot on her trail, she must decide whether her quest for revenge is truly the right path, or if she is becoming the very thing she is trying to stop.

Drama Suspense Thriller

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Who stars in The Brave One – Cast List

Terrence Howard
Prisoners, Sabotage
Jodie Foster
A Private Life, Elysium
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Naveen Andrews
Diana, Grindhouse
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Mary Steenburgen
A Dog’s Perfect Christmas, Elf

Who is making The Brave One – Crew List

A look at The Brave One behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Neil Jordan last helmed Marlowe and Greta. The film's writer Cynthia Mort last penned Black Widow and Nina.

Director: Neil Jordan
Screenwriters: Cynthia Mort
Michael Seitzman
Rod Taylor
Producer: Joel Silver

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Silver Pictures
Village Roadshow Pictures

Production – What we know about the The Brave One

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed The Brave One movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong violence, language and some sexuality
Runtime: 1 hr, 59 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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The Brave One Release Date: When was the film released?

The Brave One was released in on Friday, September 14 , 2007. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Mr. Woodcock, Feast of Love and Dedication.