
In Old Chicago(1938)
The O'Leary brothers -- honest Jack and roguish Dion -- become powerful figures, and eventually rivals, in Chicago on the eve of its Great Fire.


“It’s not what stands in front of you, it’s who stands beside you”
Members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots battle deadly wildfires to save an Arizona town.

Josh Brolin
Eric Marsh

Miles Teller
Brendan "Donut" McDonough

Jeff Bridges
Duane Steinbrink

Jennifer Connelly
Amanda Marsh

James Badge Dale
Jesse Steed

Taylor Kitsch
Christopher MacKenzie

Alex Russell
Andrew Ashcraft

Andie MacDowell
Marvel Steinbrink

Geoff Stults
Travis Turbyfill

Thad Luckinbill
Scott Norris
Only the Brave is a drama, history film released in 2017 exploring themes of fire, bravery, arizona, natural disaster, heroism, addiction. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, it stars Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges. Members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots battle deadly wildfires to save an Arizona town.
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