K-I-R-K: Douglas’ ‘Golden Age’ Moxie
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Unless you are a big fan of Kirk Douglas or westerns, you’ve probably never seen “Lonely are the Brave.”
But I think it’s one of Kirk Douglas’ finest movies, and perhaps one of the finest movies ever made.
Douglas plays Jack Burns, a ranch hand who chafes against the restraints of modern life in favor of his traditional free-wheeling, nomadic life. When his friend Bondi lands in jail for helping illegal immigrants cross the border, Burns gets himself thrown in jail, too, so he can break his friend out.
The role and the film are classic Kirk Douglas. His legendary good looks — stunning physique, piercing blue eyes, and that square-jawed, famously-dimpled chin — and serious acting chops landed him a prominent spot in the pantheon of megastars that dominated Hollywood’s Golden Age. But it was his penchant for playing complex…
