United States / Mar 14, 1980 / PG
There comes a time when we have to stand up and be counted. This is the story of one man who did.
1h 43min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Lenny Montana | Whacko |
| Santos Morales | Paolo |
| Tony Sirico | Davey |
| Don Blakely | Abbie |
| James Victor | Father Rivera |
| Randy Herman | Tito |
| Lee Fraser | Bandana |
| Joseph Campanella | Karenski |
| E. Brian Dean | Rondini |
| Alberto Vazquez | |
| Church Ortiz | |
| Ismael 'East' Carlo | |
| Tom Reese | |
| Ernie F. Orsatti | |
| Margarita García | |
| Philip Levy | |
| Chino 'Fats' Williams |
Genres
ThrillerActionCrime
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Defiance |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Necta |
| Release date | 14 marzo 1980 |
| Executive producer | Robert J. Wunsch |
| Production | William S. Gilmore, Thomas Michael Donnelly, Jerry Bruckheimer |
| Writer | Thomas Michael Donnelly, Mark Tulin |
| Casting | Joyce Agu, Sam Christensen |
| Editing | David Finfer |
| Cinematography | Ric Waite |
| Assistant directors | John Flynn |
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| Camera operators | Ric Waite |
| Additional photography | Ric Waite |
| Production design | Bill Malley, Rick Gentz |
| Art direction | Rick Gentz, Bill Malley |
| Set decoration | Rick Gentz, Bill Malley |
| Stunts | Buddy Joe Hooker |
| Music | Dominic Frontiere |
| Sound | Dominic Frontiere |
| Costume design | Emile LaVigne, June Miggins |
| Makeup | Emile LaVigne, June Miggins |
| Hairstyling | Emile LaVigne, June Miggins |
Release dates
Theatrical release
France / Sep 15, 1982
Physical media
France / Feb 27, 2024 / DVD & Blu-Ray
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