Defiance 2008
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatBased 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Tuvia Bielski
as Zus Bielski
as Asael Bielski
as Lilka Ticktin
as Shimon Haretz
as Isaac Malbin
as Ben Zion Gulkowitz
as Tamara Skidelsky
as Riva Reich
as Yitzhak Shulman
Director:
Writer:
Clayton Frohman, Edward Zwick, Nechama Tec
Stars:
Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell, Alexa Davalos, Allan Corduner, Mark Feuerstein, Tomas Arana, Jodhi May, Kate Fahy, Iddo Goldberg,
Genres:
Action,Drama,History,War
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
137 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Defiance
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Tuvia Bielski
as Zus Bielski
as Asael Bielski
as Lilka Ticktin
as Shimon Haretz
as Isaac Malbin
as Ben Zion Gulkowitz
as Tamara Skidelsky
as Riva Reich
as Yitzhak Shulman
as Bella
as Peretz Shorshaty
as Viktor Panchenko
as Konstanty "Koscik" Kozlowski
as Aron Bielski
as Lazar
as Arkady Lubczanski
as Chaya Dziencielsky
as Jewish Elder
as German SS Scout
as Gramov
as Motl Lubczanski
as Rachel
as Avram's Daughter
as Lila
as Jacov
as Dark Haired Beauty
as Red Haired Woman
as Pinchas Zuckerman
as Oppenheim
as Accountant
as Chaya's Father
as Chaya's Mother
as Isadore Skidelsky
as Yechael Efrati
as Sarah Oppenheim
as Lova Volkin (as Sakalas Uzdavinys)
as Israel Kotler
as Krensky
as Rosa
as Levine
as Little Boy
as Koscik's Wife
as Belarussian Police Captain
as Police Captain's Son #1
as Police Captain's Son #2
as Police Captain's Wife
as Kissely The Milkman
as Policeman
as Orthodox Rabbi
as Belarussian Police Officer #1
as Belarussian Police Officer #2
as Jewish Mother Separated From Child #1
as Jewish Father Being Beaten #1
as Jewish Father Being Beaten #2
as Jewish Mother Separated From Child #2
as Villager Getting Shot
as Screaming Man
as German Captain
as SS Captain
as German Courier
as German Officer In Car
as Woman In Car
as German Officer
as German Private
as German Sergeant
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Avram Rubinski
as Miriam
as Well-Dressed Woman
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