The Bold and the Brave
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The Bold and the Brave is a 1956 Hollywood World War II movie written by Robert Lewin and directed by Lewis R. Foster, starring Wendell Corey, Mickey Rooney, and Don Taylor.
[edit] Plot outline
The film traces the destinies of three American soldiers stationed in Italy during World War II. Fairchild (Corey) is an idealistic soul who doesn't believe in killing. Preacher is a religious bigot, who can't see anything in terms other than Good and Evil. The most intriguing (and entertaining) member of the trio is Dooley (Rooney), an inveterate gambler who runs a floating crap game up and down the Italian front.
[edit] Movie fact
The title song for was cowritten by Mickey Rooney and Ross Bagdasarian, the latter best known as the creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks.
[edit] Award nominations
The film received the following Academy Awards nominations:
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Mickey Rooney, 1957 Academy Awards
- Best Writing, Best Screenplay - Original, 1957 Academy Awards