The Defiant Ones(1986)
Two escaped cons. Men with nothing in common but two centuries of hate. And one foot of chain steel.
The Defiant Ones Synopsis
Monroe and 'Joker' Johnson are two prisoners who despise each other. But after their prison transport crashes, they manage to escape chained to each other.
The Defiant Ones (1986) is a tv movie and drama film directed by David Lowell Rich, released on January 5, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Robert Urich, Carl Weathers, Ed Lauter and Barry Corbin. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- David Lowell Rich
- Writers:
- Nedrick Young, Harold Jacob Smith
- Production:
- Urich Productions, MGM Television, Stormy Weathers Production
- Status:
- Released
The Defiant Ones (1986) Trailer
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The Defiant Ones Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Urich
as Johnny 'Joker' Johnson
Carl Weathers
as Cullen Monroe
Ed Lauter
as Sheriff Leroy Doyle
Barry Corbin
as Floyd Carpenter
Laurie O'Brien
as Pauline
Thalmus Rasulala
as Fred
William Sanderson
as Mason
Ritch Brinkley
as Lonny
Ebbe Roe Smith
as Deputy Miller
Wil Wheaton
as Clyde
Charles Bartlett
as Jeffcoat
Key crew
Directed by David Lowell Rich, written by Nedrick Young and Harold Jacob Smith.
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The Defiant Ones Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Defiant Ones – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Defiant Ones online?
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The Defiant Ones (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Defiant Ones?
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The main cast of The Defiant Ones (1986) includes Robert Urich, Carl Weathers, Ed Lauter, Barry Corbin and Laurie O'Brien. The film was directed by David Lowell Rich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Defiant Ones released?
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The Defiant Ones was released on January 5, 1986 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Defiant Ones worth watching?
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The Defiant Ones (1986) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Defiant Ones?
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Yes. The official The Defiant Ones trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.