Defiance
“There comes a time when we have to stand up and be counted. This is the story of one man who did.”
Synopsis
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.
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Defiance 1980 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-03
Top Cast
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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
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 27, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Flynn
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Michael Donnelly
- Original Score
- Dominic Frontiere
- Original Title
- Defiance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Necta
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Flynn
Thomas Michael Donnelly, Mark Tulin
Dominic Frontiere
Ric Waite
David Finfer
Jerry Bruckheimer, William S. Gilmore, Robert J. Wunsch
Department Leadership Roster
John Flynn
Director
Thomas Michael Donnelly
Screenplay
Jerry Bruckheimer
Producer
William S. Gilmore
Producer
Dominic Frontiere
Original Music Composer
Ric Waite
Director of Photography
David Finfer
Editor
Bill Malley
Production Design
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Defiance
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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?
The principal cast of Defiance includes Jan-Michael Vincent, Theresa Saldana, Art Carney, Rudy Ramos, Danny Aiello.
When was Defiance released and how long is it?
Defiance was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Defiance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Defiance was composed by Dominic Frontiere.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Defiance?
Defiance holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).