We're Fighting Back
Synopsis
Inspired by the exploits of New York's Guardian Angels, which began as a band of streetwise young people who formed an anti-crime subway patrol and went on to gain a national reputation and units in major cities around the country, this film unites three New York City youths as leaders of a citizens' patrol tackling gangs terrorizing merchants and local citizens.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kevin Mahon
Morgan "Case" Casey
Paul McCrane
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Joe Morton
Elgin Jones
Ellen Barkin
Chris Capoletti
Stephen Lang
Janos
Brian Tochi
Ling
Ramón Franco
Benny
James Jay Lawrence
Willie Gilford
Michael Wright
Melvin Gilford
Frank Simpson
Liam Casey
John Snyder
Tony Costa
Alba Oms
Mrs. Benite
Paul Austin
Doris Belack
Doctor
Jewel Brimage
Harry Daley
Ned Eisenberg
Ace
Harry Eno
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lou Antonio
- Screenplay & Story
- T.S. Cook
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- We're Fighting Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Highgate Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lou Antonio
T.S. Cook
Fred Karlin
Richard E. Brooks
Gary Griffin
John E. Quill, Linda Gottlieb
Department Leadership Roster
John E. Quill
Producer
Lou Antonio
Director
T.S. Cook
Writer
Charles C. Bennett
Production Design
Joseph G. Aulisi
Costume Design
Richard E. Brooks
Director of Photography
Gary Griffin
Editor
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About We're Fighting Back
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What is We're Fighting Back about?
Inspired by the exploits of New York's Guardian Angels, which began as a band of streetwise young people who formed an anti-crime subway patrol and went on to gain a national reputation and units in major cities around the country, this film unites three New York City youths as leaders of a citizens' patrol tackling gangs terrorizing merchants and local citizens.
Who directed We're Fighting Back?
We're Fighting Back was directed by Lou Antonio.
Who stars in We're Fighting Back?
The principal cast of We're Fighting Back includes Kevin Mahon, Paul McCrane, Joe Morton, Ellen Barkin, Stephen Lang.
When was We're Fighting Back released and how long is it?
We're Fighting Back was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for We're Fighting Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We're Fighting Back was composed by Fred Karlin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for We're Fighting Back?
We're Fighting Back holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).