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Defiance
“There comes a time when we have to stand up and be counted. This is the story of one man who did.”
6.4 / 10• 1980• 1h 43m•PG• English
ThrillerCrimeDrama
Storyline
Tommy takes up temporary housing in a New York neighborhood plagued by a violent gang called the Souls. Tommy is waiting for his next assignment as a seaman and though he tries to avoid the gang and his neighbors, it does not work. Soon he is battling the Souls and not only changing their attitudes, but the attitudes of his previously intimidated neighbors as well.
Cast & Crew
Jan-Michael Vincent
Tommy
Lead
Theresa Saldana
Marsha
Art Carney
Abe
Rudy Ramos
Angel Cruz
Danny Aiello
Carmine
FL
Fernando López
Kid
Frank Pesce
Herbie
Lenny Montana
Whacko
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Flynn's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Defiance is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
