The Defiant Ones
One of the great ones!
19581h 36m7.1(332 votes)
CrimeDramaAdventureThriller
Synopsis
Two convicts—one white, one black—escape while chained to each other.
The Defiant Ones (1958) is a crime, drama, adventure, and thriller film directed by Stanley Kramer. It stars Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier, and Theodore Bikel. The film runs for 1 hour 36 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 332 votes.
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Director
Cast
Tony Curtis
John 'Joker' Jackson
Sidney Poitier
Noah Cullen
Theodore Bikel
Sheriff Max Muller
Charles McGraw
Capt. Frank Gibbons
Lon Chaney Jr.
Big Sam
King Donovan
Solly
Claude Akins
Mack
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Who stars in The Defiant Ones?
The Defiant Ones stars Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier, Theodore Bikel, and Charles McGraw, and was directed by Stanley Kramer.
How long is The Defiant Ones?
The Defiant Ones has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes.
When did The Defiant Ones come out?
The Defiant Ones was released in 1958.
What genre is The Defiant Ones?
The Defiant Ones is a crime, drama, adventure, and thriller film.
Is The Defiant Ones worth watching?
The Defiant Ones holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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