Lonely Are the Brave (1962)

In the windswept corners of Duke City, New Mexico, a rugged cowboy named Jack Burns, a lone drifter who eschews societal norms, returns home upon hearing distressing news. His steadfast friend, Paul Bondi, has been dealt a two-year sentence for aiding illegal immigrants. As the dust swirls around his boots, Burns finds himself yearning to stand shoulder to shoulder with his friend, even if that means being behind bars. In a desperate attempt to share Bondi's fate, Burns instigates a bar brawl, landing himself in the local jail. But fate has other plans as Burns is released due to overcrowding. Undeterred, Burns escalates his antics, assaulting a policeman, which earns him a one-year sentence. Inside the cold, steel bars, Burns discovers a heart-wrenching truth - Bondi, unlike him, prefers to serve his time and reunite with his family rather than escape. This revelation propels Burns to carve his own path to freedom. With a pair of smuggled hacksaws and unyielding determination, Burns orchestrates an audacious jailbreak, only to find himself alone in his quest for liberty. Now a fugitive with a five-year sentence looming over his head, Burns, alongside his loyal steed Whiskey, embarks on a thrilling chase across the mountains. As the relentless Sheriff Johnson, armed with helicopters and jeeps, hot on his trail, Burns must summon all his courage and resourcefulness to outwit his pursuers. "Lonely Are the Brave" is a riveting tale of friendship, courage, and the indomitable spirit of one man's relentless pursuit of freedom. As Burns races against time, he must navigate the treacherous terrains of both the wilderness and his own fiercely independent nature, all while the clock ticks down to his capture or escape.

Lonely Are the Brave is a drama movie featuring Kirk Douglas.

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