On This Day: March 14 1980 Defiance Premiered in Theaters

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Mar 14, 2025

Pete

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On This Day: March 14 1980 Defiance Premiered in Theaters.

On this day March 14 1980 the action drama Defiance premiered in theaters. Directed by John Flynn the film starred Jan-Michael Vincent as a drifter who finds himself standing up against a violent street gang in a tough New York neighborhood. The cast also included Art Carney and Theresa Saldana adding depth to the gritty urban drama.

Defiance followed the story of a man who reluctantly takes on the role of a protector for a struggling community terrorized by a ruthless gang. The film...

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