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By Andrew K (2,033) on 28 Nov 2010

The Defiant Ones is an interesting character study on two criminals, that are not all that smart to begin with, who escape handcuffed together…

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By Dave J (1,987) on 26 Nov 2010

Friday, November 26, 2010 (1958) The Defiant Ones DRAMA Great set up has two convicts- one an African American (Sidney Poiter) and the other…

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By Lady D (826) on 23 Nov 2010

Whilst I cringe my way through the prejudice of history, beneath their lies a film of opportunity and comradery…

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By Tonypolito (147) on 22 Oct 2010

The film bears two Oscars, six Oscar nods, and dialogue/drama strong enough to have withstood the test of time…

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By Gregory N (38) on 13 Oct 2010

It's beautifully shot and wonderfully acted. It's also a lot more subtle than it's liberal message movie reputation suggests. I love the ending scene…

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By Josh T (486) on 02 Oct 2010

There are few films where Sidney Poitier gets acted off the screen by his white co-star. But in this film, Tony Curtis does just that…

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By Roger T (757) on 08 Sep 2010

Excellent Stanley Kramer movie on racial tensions with stellar work from Curtis and Poitier…

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By Anna L (514) on 08 Sep 2010

Excellent Stanley Kramer movie on racial tensions with stellar work from Curtis and Poitier…

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By Tom H (1,836) on 01 Sep 2010

This is a great thriller. one of Poitier`s best…

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By Kevin S (2,121) on 29 Aug 2010

A good yarn that has aged well. One of those movies that could have come out this year and it still be relevant…

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By Jens T (504) on 06 May 2010

Engrossing movie of two escapees, one black and the other white, chained together as they try to flee from police in the American South…

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By Devon B (391) on 24 Apr 2010

One of the most important movies ever made about racial awareness and acceptance. Brilliant acting from Curtis & Poitier, well directed and written…

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By Indi V (217) on 22 Apr 2010

Thank God, finally a movie where Sidney Poitier isn't practically Jesus ( this means you, Guess who's Coming To Dinner...)…

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By Britt M (24) on 23 Mar 2010

Many films have copied this film, the story was simple but effective. Heavy on dialogue not really alot of action but the film flowed well…

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By Frank M (727) on 25 Jan 2010

The dialog is some of the best I have ever heard. Poitier is always awesome and Curtis is great here. One of my favorites…

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By Edward N (23) on 03 Dec 2009

Not the best script in the world --- the metaphors were a bit too obvious --- but with some absolutely riveting dialogue…

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By Jack G (1,167) on 08 Nov 2009

You wouldn't think to know that this was made by the same director of the turgid Guess Who's Coming to Dinner…

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By Rocknblues 8 (262) on 08 Nov 2009

You wouldn't think to know that this was made by the same director of the turgid Guess Who's Coming to Dinner…

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By Michael H (3,299) on 14 Aug 2009

I dug everything except for Poitier's Bowling Green song. Was I the only person to find it completely unappealing…

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By Moyi D (9) on 21 Jul 2009

Aaaaaah, I LOVE THIS MOVIE. This one's pure gold. Tony Curtis and Sidney Poitier are brilliant…

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