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Defiance (1980)

Movie ★ 6.4 103 min

Thriller Crime Drama

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.

John Flynn Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 14, 1980
Runtime
103 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0080605
Language
Studio
Necta

Themes

Cast

Jan-Michael Vincent Jan-Michael Vincent Tommy Theresa Saldana Theresa Saldana Marsha Art Carney Art Carney Abe Rudy Ramos Rudy Ramos Angel Cruz Danny Aiello Danny Aiello Carmine Fernando López Kid Frank Pesce Frank Pesce Herbie Lenny Montana Lenny Montana Whacko Santos Morales Santos Morales Paolo Tony Sirico Tony Sirico Davey Don Blakely Don Blakely Abbie James Victor Father Rivera Randy Herman Tito Lee Fraser Bandana Joseph Campanella Joseph Campanella Karenski E. Brian Dean Rondini Alberto Vazquez Alberto Vazquez Church Ortiz

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Frequently asked questions

What is Defiance about?
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.
Who directed Defiance?
Defiance was directed by John Flynn.
Who stars in Defiance?
Defiance stars Jan-Michael Vincent, Theresa Saldana, Art Carney, Rudy Ramos.
When was Defiance released?
Defiance is a 1980 thriller, crime, drama film.
Where can I watch Defiance?
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