Defiance
"Freedom begins with an act of defiance"
Originally released in 2008. Defiance is a action/drama film. directed by Edward Zwick. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, and Jamie Bell
Synopsis
Based on a true story, during World War II, four Jewish brothers escape their Nazi-occupied homeland of West Belarus in Poland and join the Soviet partisans to combat the Nazis. The brothers begin the rescue of roughly 1,200 Jews still trapped in the ghettos of Poland.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,835 votes)
Budget
$32M
Production budget
Box Office
$51.2M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Daniel Craig
as Tuvia Bielski
Liev Schreiber
as Zus Bielski
Jamie Bell
as Asael Bielski
Alexa Davalos
as Lilka Ticktin
Allan Corduner
as Shimon Haretz
Mark Feuerstein
as Isaac Malbin
Tomas Arana
as Ben Zion Gulkowitz
Jodhi May
as Tamara Skidelsky
Kate Fahy
as Riva Reich
Iddo Goldberg
as Yitzhak Shulman
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $32,000,000
- Revenue
- $51,155,219
Production Companies
- Paramount Vantage
- Grosvenor Park Productions
- Defiance Productions
- Pistachio Pictures
- Bedford Falls Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Defiance about?
Based on a true story, during World War II, four Jewish brothers escape their Nazi-occupied homeland of West Belarus in Poland and join the Soviet partisans to combat the Nazis. The brothers begin ...
Who directed Defiance?
Defiance was directed by Edward Zwick.
How long is Defiance?
Defiance has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was Defiance released?
Defiance was released on December 31, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Defiance?
The main cast of Defiance includes Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell, Alexa Davalos, Allan Corduner.
Is Defiance worth watching?
Defiance has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,835 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.