The Defiant Ones (1958)
Movie
1958
1 HOUR 37 MINS
Drama
In 1950s America, two men escape from chain gang shackled together and form a deep bond as they flee across the country.
Cast & Crew
Tony Curtis John "Joker" Jackson
Sidney Poitier Noah Cullen
Theodore Bikel Sheriff Max Muller
Charles McGraw Capt. Frank Gibbons
Cara Williams Billy's Mother
Lon Chaney Big Sam
King Donovan Solly
Claude Akins Mack
Lawrence Dobkin Editor
Whit Bissell Lou Gans
Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer Angus
Kevin Coughlin Billy
Stanley Kramer Director
Stanley Kramer Producer
Harold Jacob Smith Screenwriter
Ernest Gold Original Music
Sam Leavitt Cinematography
Frederic Knudtson Film Editing
Rudolph Sternad Production Design
Fernando Carrere Art Director
Joseph Kish Set Decoration
⨁Full Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, May 1
Two men (Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier) escape from chain gang shackled together.
Watchlist Easy access to only the shows you care about — all in one simple place
Alerts Only important notifications — when a show is returning, when it becomes available to stream, and more.
Special Offers Exclusive products we release related to your favorite shows and streaming services