We're Fighting Back (1981)
Inspired by the exploits of New York's Guardian Angels, which began as a band of streetwise young people who formed an anti-crime subway patrol and went on to gain a national reputation and units in major cities around the country, this film unites three New York City youths as leaders of a citizens' patrol tackling gangs terrorizing merchants and local citizens.
Director: Lou Antonio
Genre: Action, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: April 28, 1981
Cast
- Kevin Mahon - Morgan "Case" Casey
- Paul McCrane - Preacher
- Joe Morton - Elgin Jones
- Ellen Barkin - Chris Capoletti
- Stephen Lang - Janos
- Brian Tochi - Ling
- Ramón Franco - Benny
- James Jay Lawrence - Willie Gilford
- Michael Wright - Melvin Gilford
- Frank Simpson - Liam Casey
Screenplay
Music: Fred Karlin
Cinematography: Richard E. Brooks
Editing: Gary Griffin
Production: Highgate Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lou Antonio
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is We're Fighting Back about?
- Inspired by the exploits of New York's Guardian Angels, which began as a band of streetwise young people who formed an anti-crime subway patrol and went on to gain a national reputation and units in major cities around the country, this film unites three New York City youths as leaders of a citizens' patrol tackling gangs terrorizing merchants and local citizens.
- Who directed We're Fighting Back?
- We're Fighting Back was directed by Lou Antonio.
- Who stars in We're Fighting Back?
- We're Fighting Back stars Kevin Mahon, Paul McCrane, Joe Morton, Ellen Barkin, Stephen Lang, Brian Tochi.
- How long is We're Fighting Back?
- We're Fighting Back has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is We're Fighting Back?
- We're Fighting Back is a Action, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was We're Fighting Back produced?
- We're Fighting Back was produced in United States of America.