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THE DEFIANT ONES

Sunday, May 18, 2025 1:00 PM
The breakout film, and first Best Actor nom, for the great Sidney Poitier finds the esteemed actor literally shackled to a bigoted white man (Tony Curtis) after surviving their prison transport’s crash in the deep south.
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Admission Adult - $14.00
Admission Senior - $12.00
Admission Student - $12.00
Admission Military - $12.00
Admission Child - $10.00

 
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STANLEY KRAMER | USA | 1958 | 107 MIN | NR | ENGLISH 

The breakout film, and first Best Actor nom, for the great Sidney Poitier finds the esteemed actor literally shackled to a bigoted white man (Tony Curtis) after surviving their prison transport’s crash in the deep south.

Cast: Sidney Poitier, Tony Curtis, Theodore Bikel, Cara Williamsi


Part of the Philadelphia Film Society's Pros and Cons: The After Life series.

A thrilling look at what happens when an ex-con, wrongfully accused or otherwise, gets a second chance at life.

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$40 General Admission $32 PFS Members




Film Info
Event Type:Curated
Pros and Cons: The After Life
Release Year:1958
Rating:NR
Genre:DRAMA
Production Country:USA
Original Language:ENGLISH
Run Time:96 MIN
Cast/Crew Info
Director:STANLEY KRAMER
Cast:Sidney Poitier
Tony Curtis
Theodore Bikel
Cara Williams