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Defiance

  • 19801980
  • PGPG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.1K
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Defiance (1980)
Tommy takes up temporary housing in a New York City 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.
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Tommy takes up temporary housing in a New York City neighborhood plagued by a violent gang called the Souls. Tommy is waiting for his next assignment as a seaman, and though he tries to avoi... Read allTommy takes up temporary housing in a New York City 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... Read allTommy takes up temporary housing in a New York City 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 we... Read all

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1.1K
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  • Director
    • John Flynn
  • Writers
    • Thomas Michael Donnelly(screenplay)
    • Mark Tulin(story)
  • Stars
    • Jan-Michael Vincent
    • Theresa Saldana
    • Danny Aiello
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  • Director
    • John Flynn
  • Writers
    • Thomas Michael Donnelly(screenplay)
    • Mark Tulin(story)
  • Stars
    • Jan-Michael Vincent
    • Theresa Saldana
    • Danny Aiello
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    • 20User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
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    Jan-Michael Vincent
    Jan-Michael Vincent
    • Tommyas Tommy
    Theresa Saldana
    Theresa Saldana
    • Marshaas Marsha
    Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello
    • Carmineas Carmine
    Rudy Ramos
    Rudy Ramos
    • Angel Cruzas Angel Cruz
    Lenny Montana
    Lenny Montana
    • Whackoas Whacko
    Art Carney
    Art Carney
    • Abeas Abe
    Santos Morales
    • Paoloas Paolo
    Frank Pesce
    Frank Pesce
    • Herbieas Herbie
    Don Blakely
    Don Blakely
    • Abbieas Abbie
    James Victor
    James Victor
    • Father Riveraas Father Rivera
    Randy Mark Herman
    • Titoas Tito
    • (as Randy Herman)
    Lee Fraser
    • Bandanaas Bandana
    • (as Lee Yuro)
    Joseph Campanella
    Joseph Campanella
    • Karenskias Karenski
    • (as Joe Campanella)
    Fernando López
    • Kidas Kid
    • (as Fernando Lopez)
    Alberto Vazquez
    Alberto Vazquez
    • Slaggas Slagg
    • (as Alberto Vasquez)
    Church Ortiz
    • Luisas Luis
    Ismael 'East' Carlo
    Ismael 'East' Carlo
    • El Bravoas El Bravo
    • (as East Carlo)
    Tom Reese
    Tom Reese
    • 1st Copas 1st Cop
    • Director
      • John Flynn
    • Writers
      • Thomas Michael Donnelly(screenplay) (story)
      • Mark Tulin(story)
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    Tommy takes up temporary housing in a New York City 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. —Ørnås
    • gang
    • new york
    • new york city
    • violence
    • vigilante
    • 9 more
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    • Taglines
      • There comes a time when we have to stand up and be counted. This is the story of one man who did.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Because of this film, Theresa Saldana gained a stalker. The Stalker stabbed her ten times in the torso. Theresa survived and went on to play herself in a television movie based on the events.
    • Goofs
      After Tom Gamble is mugged by The Souls in the station bathroom, one of them walks by Angel Cruz twice.
    • Connections
      Featured in Vintage Video: A Small Circle of Friends (1980) (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Bad Times
      Composed by Gerard McMahon

      Performed by Gerard McMahon

    User reviews20

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    Top review
    8/10
    Gritty urban drama.
    Jan-Michael Vincent portrays a suspended young seaman who takes up temporary housing in a neighborhood overrun by a gang,while waiting for his next orders to ship out.The gang is in dominating control.They steal and rob at will.No one will press charges due to fear of retribution.So he takes matters into his own hands to combat the growing violence spurring his fellow neighbors to join him.I remember seeing "Defiance" on Polish TV many years ago.I am also a big fan of John Flynn's earlier revenge thriller "Rolling Thunder"."Definace" doesn't disappoint.It's a gritty drama/thriller with excellent central performance of Jan-Michael Vincent.The look of the film is ugly and washed out,but the violence is kept to minimum.A must-see for fans of "Death Wish","The Warriors" and the likes.8 out of 10.
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    • May 12, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 14, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • New York Revenge
    • Filming locations
      • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • American International Pictures (AIP)
      • Necta Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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