Only the Brave is an action and biography movie which was released in the year 2017. The film focuses on true events surrounding a group of elite firefighters, known as the Granite Mountain Hotshots, who risked it all to safeguard a town from a historic wildfire. This article will delve into details about where the film was shot, key roles played by actors, and other intriguing details of the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was primarily filmed in New Mexico and Arizona in the United States. More specifically, some scenes were shot in Prescott, Arizona, Los Alamos and Pecos in New Mexico and at the Santa Fe Studios in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The filming commenced on June 13, 2016.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Josh Brolin | Eric Marsh |
| Miles Teller | Brendan McDonough |
| Jeff Bridges | Duane Steinbrink |
| Jennifer Connelly | Amanda Marsh |
| James Badge Dale | Jesse Steed |
| Taylor Kitsch | Christopher MacKenzie |
| Andie MacDowell | Marvel Steinbrink |
| Geoff Stults | Travis Turbyfill |
| Alex Russell | Andrew Ashcraft |
| Thad Luckinbill | Scott Norris |
| Ben Hardy | Wade Parker |
| Scott Haze | Clayton Whitted |
| Jake Picking | Anthony Rose |
| Scott Foxx | Travis Carter |
| Dylan Kenin | Robert Caldwell |
| Ryan Jason Cook | William Warneke |
| Brandon Bunch | Garret Zuppiger |
| Matthew Van Wettering | Joe Thurston |
| Nicholas Jenks | John Percin |
| Jr. | |
| Sam Quinn | Grant McKee |
| Natalie Hall | Natalie Johnson |
| Howard Ferguson Jr. | Brian Ferguson |
| Rachel Singer | Brendan’s Mother |
| Ralph Alderman | Evaluator Hayes |
| Forrest Fyre | Mayor Worthington |
| Josh Hopkins | California Hot Shot Supervisor |
| Jenny Gabrielle | Desiree Steed |
| Nicholas Liam King | Caden Steed |
| Orion Pontes | Cambria Steed |
| Barbie Robertson | Marsena Thurston |
| Jade Kammerman | Stephanie Turbyfill |
| Pell James | Claire Caldwell |
| Staci Robbins | Hot Shot Mom #1 |
| Raleigh Cain | Nurse #2 Nora |
| Michael Menchel | Old Bald Man |
| Kevin Wiggins | Yarnell Commander |
| Lora Martinez-Cunningham | Dr. Ochoa |
| John Trejo | Chiricahua IC |
| Travis Armstrong | Deputy Sturgill Banks |
| Austin Dennis | Dusty |
| Jermaine Washington | Bouncer #1 |
| Keith Jardine | Bouncer #2 |
| Colin Jones | California Hot Shot Captain |
| Matt Nolan | Medic in Helicopter |
| Casey Messer | Local Hottie #1 |
| Sarah Minnich | Local Hottie #2 |
| Duane Steinbrink | Rusty Pistols #1 |
| Donn Pease | Rusty Pistols #2 |
| Jim Dunham | Rusty Pistols #3 |
| Bob Wood | Rusty Pistols #4 |
| Cris Acosta | Wildland Firefighter (uncredited) |
| Paul Adkins | Yavapai County Sheriff’s Deputy (uncredited) |
| Tim Aydelott | Grieving Family Member (uncredited) |
| Nathan V. Baker | Mourning Family Member (uncredited) |
| Joleen Baughman | Hot Shot Family Member (uncredited) |
| Richard Beal | Town Person (uncredited) |
| Stephen Conn | Saloon Dancer (uncredited) |
| Jason Dobson | Yarnell Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Cassandra Rochelle Fetters | Family (uncredited) |
| William Greely | Wildland Firefighter (uncredited) |
| Sylvie Grontis Hagan | Restaurant Patron / Supermarket Patron (uncredited) |
| Dash Hamblin | Fire Marshall (uncredited) |
| Rene Herrera | Blue River Hotshot Captain (uncredited) |
| Alan Humphrey | Fireman (uncredited) |
| Jack Jackson | Hotshot Firefighter (uncredited) |
| Lulu Jovovich | Kristi Whitted (uncredited) |
| Darlene Kellum | Family Member (uncredited) |
| Shawn Lecrone | Wildland Firefighter (uncredited) |
| Gentry Lee | Fire Fighter (uncredited) |
| Rip Lowe | Family Member (uncredited) |
| Aaron Mastriani | Prescott PD officer (uncredited) |
| Justin D. Moore | Evacuee / Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Kyle Pierson | Family Friend (uncredited) |
| Gonzalo Robles | Evacuee (uncredited) |
| Daymond C. Roman | Prescott Police (uncredited) |
| Angela Marie Duncan- Sander | Family Survior (uncredited) |
| Clarence Searles | Firefighter (uncredited) |
| Kind Shaun | Volunteer Fire Captain (uncredited) |
| J. Nathan Simmons | Evacuee (uncredited) |
| Serena Simpson | Shiloh Ashcraft (uncredited) |
| David Franklin Smith | Wildland Firefighter (uncredited) |
| Rodrigo Tactaquin | Hot Shot Firefighter (uncredited) |
| Michael Love Toliver | Wildland Fire Fighter (uncredited) |
| Meghan Truckey | Town Person (uncredited) |
| Gregory Paul Valdez | Firefighter (uncredited) |
| Tom Vodnik | Firefighter (uncredited) |
| David White | Command Center Worker (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Director Joseph Kosinski led the project.
- Sean Flynn, Ken Nolan, and Eric Warren Singer wrote the screenplay for the movie.
- The lead roles were played by stars such as Josh Brolin, Miles Teller and Jeff Bridges.
- Actors such as Jennifer Connelly, Taylor Kitsch, and Geoff Stults, were also a part of the film.
- The film, based on true events, narrates the bravery of Granite Mountain Hotshots firefighters.
- Only the Brave has also received 3 award nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Prescott, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 34.5400242
- Longitude: -112.4685025
- Place ID: ChIJ63xxANQoLYcR3f7uUuc9pAk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Prescott, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.8800364
- Longitude: -106.3031138
- Place ID: ChIJp2R93axsGIcRPa2AtTB3YuI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.8800364
- Longitude: -106.3031138
- Place ID: ChIJp2R93axsGIcRPa2AtTB3YuI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Pecos, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.5742031
- Longitude: -105.675016
- Place ID: ChIJ64_dpEupGYcRnM7SGfujfQc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pecos, NM 87552, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Santa Fe Studios, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.5682969
- Longitude: -106.0470771
- Place ID: ChIJuZisfthYGIcR3767hbFGWGE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1 Santa Fe Studios Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87508, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
