Defiance

A gritty, slow-building urban drama where intimidation festers until ordinary people finally push back.

Directed by

John Flynn

Genres

Thriller, Crime, Drama

Starring

Jan-Michael Vincent, Theresa Saldana, Art Carney

Tagline

There comes a time when we have to stand up and be counted. This is the story of one man who did.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Violence, isolation, found family, justice

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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