Defiance (1980)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 4.372 |
Directed By
John Flynn
Crew
Thomas Michael Donnelly
John Flynn
Ric Waite
Emile LaVigne
William S. Gilmore
June Miggins
Rick Gentz
Thomas Michael Donnelly
David Finfer
Robert J. Wunsch
Joyce Agu
Mark Tulin
Sam Christensen
Bill Malley
Dominic Frontiere
Jerry Bruckheimer
Buddy Joe Hooker
TOP CAST
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 Hermann
Tito
Lee Fraser
Bandana
Joseph Campanella
Karenski
E. Brian Dean
Rondini
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