On this day March 1 1985 the action drama Certain Fury was released in theaters. Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, the film starred Tatum O’Neal and Irene Cara in a gritty story about two young women caught in a desperate fight for survival.
The film followed Scarlett (O’Neal), a rebellious runaway, and Tracy (Cara), a straight-laced honor student, who find themselves on the run after being falsely accused of a crime. As they navigate the dangerous streets while evading both the law and criminals, the film explores themes of social injustice, class struggles, and survival in a harsh urban environment.
Despite its promising cast, Certain Fury struggled at the box office, earning $1.3 million and receiving mostly negative reviews. However, it has since gained a small cult following among fans of gritty 80s crime thrillers and remains a unique entry in both O’Neal’s and Cara’s filmographies.
80s insight: Certain Fury was one of the few major films directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, father of actors Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
The film followed Scarlett (O’Neal), a rebellious runaway, and Tracy (Cara), a straight-laced honor student, who find themselves on the run after being falsely accused of a crime. As they navigate the dangerous streets while evading both the law and criminals, the film explores themes of social injustice, class struggles, and survival in a harsh urban environment.
Despite its promising cast, Certain Fury struggled at the box office, earning $1.3 million and receiving mostly negative reviews. However, it has since gained a small cult following among fans of gritty 80s crime thrillers and remains a unique entry in both O’Neal’s and Cara’s filmographies.
80s insight: Certain Fury was one of the few major films directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, father of actors Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
