Red dust
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | Red dust |
| Original title | The Brave One |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1956 |
| length | 100 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 12 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Irving rapper |
| script |
Harry Franklin Merrill G. White Dalton Trumbo |
| production | Maurice King Frank King |
| music | Victor Young |
| camera | Jack Cardiff |
| cut | Merrill G. White |
| occupation | |
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Red Dust (Original Title: The Brave One ) is an American feature film from 1956 . Directed by Irving Rapper . The leading roles were starring Rodolfo Hoyos Junior , Elsa Cárdenas and the British child star Michel Ray , who later became known as a luge rider. The script was written by Harry Franklin and Merrill G. White . It is based on a template by Dalton Trumbo . In the Federal Republic of Germany, the film first hit cinemas on March 14, 1957.
action
Mexico in the 1950s. In the event of a storm, a cow that has just calved is killed in the pasture. Leonardo, the little son of the cattle herdsman, takes the male young animal home, gives it the name "Gitano" and raises it lovingly. Leonardo's father, Rafael Rosillo, had once received Gitano's mother from his employer, the landowner Don Alejandro, as a thank you for a great help. However, there is no written confirmation of this. Leonardo therefore writes to Don Alejandro to assure him in writing that Gitano belongs to him. The landowner is currently in Europe, where he takes part in various car races. In the meantime it happens that Don Alejandro's steward has all the young animals branded by his master, including Gitano. A few weeks later, to his great joy, Leonardo received a letter from Don Alejandro with a deed of gift attached. The bull is now four years old. Then the newspapers report that Don Alejandro had a fatal accident in a race. Because he is heavily in debt, the whole legacy goes under the hammer. Gitano is also affected. Leonardo's objection turns out to be pointless because he can no longer find the deed of gift and the brand speaks against him. After just a few days, the animal is brought to the bullring in Mexico City. Desperate, the boy makes his way to the capital to ask the boss of the bullfighters to release Gitano. However, because Leonardo is not admitted to the manager, he goes to the Mexican president in his palace and describes his suffering. He is so touched by the confidence the boy has in the state that he gives him a letter that practically means Gitano's release. When Leonardo arrives back at the arena, it is already too late: Gitano is already in the arena and fighting with the famous bullfighter Fermin Rivera.
With his face streaked with tears, the boy watches the bloody spectacle. Just who Banderilleros their spears hunted Gitanos back because the matador enters the arena. The bull knows how to evade every attack of the torero. The fight is of unusual length and Gitano's condition is exceptional. The torero has already been thrown on the ground twice , when suddenly the cry: “Indulto!” (Pardon). More and more spectators take up the call and let it swell into a hurricane. The entire stadium is transformed into a sea of spectators with white handkerchiefs who want to give life to the brave bull. Shortly before the fatal blow, the Indulto request is granted by the arena management. The matador bows to the bull and steps down. To the horror of the audience, Leonardo jumps over the gang and runs towards the wild bull. He recognizes in the boy his master and companion. Both leave the arena peacefully.
Production notes
The outdoor shots were made in Mexico City and the surrounding area. Victor Young contributed the score. It is played by the Munich Symphony Orchestra under the direction of the composer .
Awards
The film received the Oscar for Best Original Story at the Academy Awards in 1957 . In addition, the film received a nomination in the categories of Best Editing and Best Sound .
However, author Dalton Trumbo did not receive his award until 1975, because at the time of the actual award he could not be officially active in Hollywood due to his membership in the Hollywood Ten .
criticism
"The plot and image design, plus the charming landscape and the austere lifestyle of its residents, give the topic of animal love a captivating level."
source
Program for the film: Illustrierte Film-Bühne , Vereinigte Verlagsgesellschaft Franke & Co. KG Munich, No. 3669
Web links
- Red dust in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Red dust at die-besten-horrorfilme.de
Individual evidence
- ↑ rororo-Taschenbuch No. 6322 (1988), p. 3176