Cast
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Mark Dacascos
as Sgt. Steve 'Zaki' Senzaki
Jennifer Aquino
as Grace Nakajo
Jeff Fahey
as Lt. William Terry
Gina Hiraizumi
as Eleanor Takase
Jason Scott Lee
as Sgt. Glenn 'Tak' Takase
Emily Liu
as Nancy Loo
Pat Morita
as Seigo Takata
Ken Narasaki
as Richard "Doc" Naganuma
Lane Nishikawa
as Sgt. Jimmy Takata
Yuji Okumoto
as Sgt. Yukio 'Yuk' Nakajo
Tamlyn Tomita
as Mary Takata
Greg Watanabe
as Private Freddy Watada
Garret Sato
as Corporal Richard 'Hilo' Imamura (as Garret T. Sato)
Guy Ecker
as Sgt. Robert King
Sharon Omi
as Charlene Naganuma
Crew
Director
- Lane Nishikawa
Writer
- Lane Nishikawa
Producer
- Karen Criswell
- Eric Hayashi
- Jay Koiwai
- Lane Nishikawa
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Only The Brave examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Lane Nishikawa brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2006, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Only The Brave took approximately 5 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $3.3 million, the film represented a significant investment in bringing this story to the screen.
- The final cut of the film runs for 99 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 137 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 6 months to complete.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.
- The costume department created over 187 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 2006, when this film is released:
- The September 11 attacks changed global security and politics.
- Social media platforms were beginning to transform communication.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 23, 2006
- Runtime: 1h 39m
- Budget: $3,300,000
- Revenue: $150,000