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The Brave

Original title: Lazarat
  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
1.2K
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The Brave (2019)
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In an Albanian town known for drug production and trafficking an elite group of cops set out to end the war waged against the local police.In an Albanian town known for drug production and trafficking an elite group of cops set out to end the war waged against the local police.In an Albanian town known for drug production and trafficking an elite group of cops set out to end the war waged against the local police.

  • Director
    • William Kaufman
  • Writer
    • Marco Balsamo
  • Stars
    • Armand Assante
    • Louis Mandylor
    • Igor Zhizhikin
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William Kaufman
    • Writer
      • Marco Balsamo
    • Stars
      • Armand Assante
      • Louis Mandylor
      • Igor Zhizhikin
    • 29User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Armand Assante
    Armand Assante
    • Frank Pedulla
    Louis Mandylor
    Louis Mandylor
    • Rei
    Igor Zhizhikin
    Igor Zhizhikin
    • Agim Hoxha
    Ravshana Kurkova
    Ravshana Kurkova
    • Elena
    Gosha Kutsenko
    Gosha Kutsenko
    • Kolo
    Radoslav Parvanov
    • Vega
    Mensur Safqiu
    • Mensur Safqiu
    Marco Balsamo
    Marco Balsamo
    • Seba
    Sonny Puzikas
    • Charlie
    Besart Kallaku
    • Ilir
    Ivan Makarevich
    Ivan Makarevich
    • Enci
    Ervin Bejleri
    • Besi
    • (as Vin Bejleri)
    Kleofina Pnishi
    • Gerta
    Vasjan Zisi
    • Vega
    Issa Zaroui
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    Samuel Vargu
    • Endri
    Salsano Rrapi
    • Salsano
    Roselbell Rafferr
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    • Director
      • William Kaufman
    • Writer
      • Marco Balsamo
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    User reviews29

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    3Otte1

    Action yes, anything else no

    Police planned an event that involves a gang with guns and no one wears a bulletproof vest. If you understand the stupidity of the previous line, DO NOT watch this movie, it indicates one of many things that is wrong with this movie. If the first line does not bother you...then watch.
    6PakistanFilmUpdates

    Didn't knew Albanian first native language was English

    It's a fun blast for a B FILM.

    Nothing new except based in Albania with English speaking actors mostly from Hollywood and few from Russia, shot in Albania but not funded by Albania production all main actors aren't Albania but playing as Albanian characters, only Albania actors were the police armd forces and the extras.

    I would say should had brought Albanian speaking actors too do the job instead non related Albania actors🇺🇲🇷🇺. Just I think it would had been more Albanian, if they brought Albanian speaking actors. I'm not Albanian for your information just would prefer native tongue like when the romans spoken posh English in Gladiator because everyone knows the Romans were British.
    4jeremiakjerry

    All the bad things

    Very bad english dialogue accent, guessable classic story, too many weird music played in background, boring fights, unrealistic gun holding
    6shibal-00902

    Gun/action scenes was alright, others no

    Not too bad on the action scenes... Story line is practically below average. Acting wise is below average
    8Top_Dawg_Critic

    One of the best low budget B-grade films I've seen 9/10

    One of the best low budget (2m) internationally produced B-grade films I've seen, and better than some of the recent Hollywood blockbusters with A-list actors. I wasn't expecting much going into this film but was pleasantly surprised. This film had no Hollywood flair in it at all; simple yet effective scenes, excellent choreographed action sequences with realistic fight/bullet wounds, and no over-hyped unconvincing scenarios.

    This film is based on true events and was filmed primarily in Albania and Bulgaria, and thus the international setting was a refreshing change. The score was sheer perfection and maintained constant tension throughout the entire film.

    Novice director William Kaufman was fairly impressive with this film, although I could have done without the shaky-cam moments. Otherwise his camera work and directing his cast was amazing. The cinematography and color choices where perfect for this films setting and story.

    The first-ever writing/screenplay debut by Marco Balsamo was outstanding, who was also cast and produced this film. The pacing was perfect and the 103 min length flew by with the constant suspense of the story.

    Louis Mandylor shined in his role and was convincing throughout. It was great to see Armand Assante, and he did fit his characters role, but I did have trouble understanding some of his dialogue. The rest of the cast also performed quite well, especially since I've never seen or heard of them.

    An all around excellent suspenseful film I found very realistic and produced excellently. A well deserved 8/10 from me, and if anyone is questioning this review as being fake, click on my user name and you will see my 1000+ ratings and 600+ reviews.

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    • Release date
      • January 15, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lazarat
    • Filming locations
      • Tirana, Albania
    • Production companies
      • Hollywood Media Bridge
      • BUFO
      • Mercury Films
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,548
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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