Defiance

"There comes a time when we have to stand up and be counted. This is the story of one man who did."

1980 1h 43m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 32

ThrillerCrimeDrama

Synopsis

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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.

“There comes a time when we have to stand up and be counted. This is the story of one man who did.”

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Cast

Jan-Michael Vincent
Tommy
Theresa Saldana
Marsha
Art Carney
Abe
Rudy Ramos
Angel Cruz
Danny Aiello
Carmine
Fernando López
Kid
Frank Pesce
Herbie
Lenny Montana
Whacko

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Flynn
Writers: Thomas Michael Donnelly, Thomas Michael Donnelly, Mark Tulin
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 8

ERA

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46 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Flynn, shot by Ric Waite. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Dominic Frontiere. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor David Finfer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Jan-Michael Vincent and Theresa Saldana and Art Carney carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "There comes a time when we have to stand up and be counted. This is the story of one man who did.".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0080605 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 32 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

John Flynn directs. Ric Waite behind the camera. Dominic Frontiere scores. David Finfer cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

146 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by John Flynn, shot by Ric Waite. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Dominic Frontiere. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor David Finfer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jan-Michael Vincent and Theresa Saldana and Art Carney carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "There comes a time when we have to stand up and be counted. This is the story of one man who did.".
7IMDB entry: tt0080605 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 32 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.