The Defiant Ones
“Two escaped cons. Men with nothing in common but two centuries of hate. And one foot of chain steel.”
Synopsis
Monroe and 'Joker' Johnson are two prisoners who despise each other. But after their prison transport crashes, they manage to escape chained to each other.
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1986 - The Defiant Ones
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lowell Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Nedrick Young, Harold Jacob Smith
- Original Title
- The Defiant Ones
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Urich Productions, MGM Television, Stormy Weathers Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lowell Rich
Nedrick Young, Harold Jacob Smith
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David Lowell Rich
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Defiant Ones about?
Monroe and 'Joker' Johnson are two prisoners who despise each other. But after their prison transport crashes, they manage to escape chained to each other.
Who directed The Defiant Ones?
The Defiant Ones was directed by David Lowell Rich.
Who stars in The Defiant Ones?
The principal cast of The Defiant Ones includes Robert Urich, Carl Weathers, Ed Lauter, Barry Corbin, Laurie O'Brien.
When was The Defiant Ones released and how long is it?
The Defiant Ones was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Defiant Ones?
The Defiant Ones holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).