Fighting Mad
“When You Push Too Far, Even A Peaceful Man Gets Fighting Mad.”
Synopsis
An evil corporation tries to pressure a bunch of Arkansas farmers and ranchers to sell their land so they can strip-mine it for coal. The fiercely proud and stubborn Hunter family refuse to give in. This leads to a bitter conflict that results in several casualties. Eventually the take-charge no-nonsense Tom Hunter exacts a harsh revenge on the villains with the help of his bow and arrow.
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Fighting Mad (1976) Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-19
Top Cast
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Peter Fonda
Tom Hunter
Gino Franco
Dylan Hunter
Harry Northup
Sherrif Len Skerritt
Philip Carey
Pierce Crabtree
Noble Willingham
Senator Hingle
John Doucette
Jeff Hunter
Scott Glenn
Charlie Hunter
Lynn Lowry
Lorene Maddox
Kathleen Miller
Carolee Hunter
Ted Markland
Hal Fraser
Laura Weatherford
Fraser Child
Gerry Weatherford
Fraser Child
Peter Fain
Gillette
Al Wyatt Sr.
Judge O'Connor
George Armitage
Man playing tennis (uncredited)
Maurice Jones
Lorene Maddox's mother (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$600K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Demme
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Demme
- Original Score
- Bruce Langhorne
- Original Title
- Fighting Mad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $600K
- Production Studios
- Santa Fe Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Demme
Jonathan Demme
Bruce Langhorne
Michael W. Watkins
Anthony Magro
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Al Wyatt Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Michael W. Watkins
Director of Photography
Roger Corman
Producer
Jonathan Demme
Director
Jonathan Demme
Writer
Anthony Magro
Editor
Bruce Langhorne
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fighting Mad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fighting Mad about?
An evil corporation tries to pressure a bunch of Arkansas farmers and ranchers to sell their land so they can strip-mine it for coal. The fiercely proud and stubborn Hunter family refuse to give in. This leads to a bitter conflict that results in several casualties. Eventually the take-charge no-nonsense Tom Hunter exacts a harsh revenge on the villains with the help of his bow and arrow.
Who directed Fighting Mad?
Fighting Mad was directed by Jonathan Demme.
Who stars in Fighting Mad?
The principal cast of Fighting Mad includes Peter Fonda, Gino Franco, Harry Northup, Philip Carey, Noble Willingham.
When was Fighting Mad released and how long is it?
Fighting Mad was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Fighting Mad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fighting Mad was composed by Bruce Langhorne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fighting Mad?
Fighting Mad holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).