The Defiant Ones 1958

Critics score:
81 / 100

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Bosley Crowther, New York Times: It is nervous and suspenseful from the start. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: Kramer was never much of a director, but there's still power in some of the performances, especially Poitier's. Read more

Melissa Anderson, Time Out: The suspense of the manhunt in the swamps never really overcomes the dead weight of Kramer's 'message', but pleasures are to be found in the supporting roles of McGraw and Chaney. Read more

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