1958 · 96 min · NR

The Defiant Ones

Name: The Defiant Ones
Genre: Crime, Drama, Adventure, Thriller
Released: 1958
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier, Theodore Bikel, Charles McGraw, Lon Chaney Jr.

Directed by Stanley Kramer · Crime, Drama, Adventure, Thriller

The Defiant Ones (1958) is a Crime film, directed by Stanley Kramer set during the 1950s. It runs 96 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of prejudice & racism and friendship run throughout.

Composer

Ernest Gold

Cinematography

Sam Leavitt

Cast

Tony CurtisSidney PoitierTheodore BikelCharles McGrawLon Chaney Jr.King DonovanClaude AkinsLawrence Dobkin

The world of this film

Setting

Rural Wilderness

When

1950s

Premise & themes

Themes

Prejudice & Racism Friendship

Tone

Tense

Shape

Protagonist

Two Hander

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

Pure Fiction

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The Defiant Ones

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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