What is Courage?
Courage is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Drama, TV Movie.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 150 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 24, 1986
- Studios
- Highgate Pictures, New World Television, CBS
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
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Overview
Courage is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Drama, TV Movie. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A Queens mother goes undercover for the DEA to fight the drugs destroying her family.”
- Based on a true story
- Shows a mother's fierce determination
- Depicts the gritty 1980s New York drug scene
- Pacing can feel slow for some viewers
- TV movie production values are modest
Watch it if you appreciate gritty, realistic dramas about real-life struggles.
The film contains mature themes of drug addiction and undercover crime, suited for adult audiences.
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When was Courage released?
It premiered in the United States on September 24, 1986.
What is the runtime of the film?
The movie runs about two hours and thirty minutes.
Is the story based on real events?
Yes, the plot is based on a true story.
What genre does Courage belong to?
It is a drama television movie.
Where is the film set?
The narrative takes place in Queens, New York.