Certain Fury (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Certain Fury is a 1985 action drama directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, starring Tatum O'Neal, Irene Cara and Moses Gunn. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 4 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New World Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Certain Fury About?
The premise of Certain Fury without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two women, a streetwise prostitute and a defiant socialite, find themselves unexpectedly allied. They band together to fight against the powerful drug dealers who dominate the city’s underworld and attempt to escape the grip of the system. Their dangerous journey tests their courage and forces them to confront the harsh realities of their environment.
Certain Fury Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gun held to head
- police officer shot
- shootout
- running from police
- climbing down a man hole
- sprayed with water
- female star appears nude
- woman in a shower
- man urinating
- caught nude
- attempted rape
- cleaning fingernails with a knife
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- spitting in someone's face
- cutting face
- bare chested male
- yacht
- shot in the back
- shot by police
- female protagonist
- female female team up
- female partnership
- anti heroine
- female topless nudity
- tough woman
- escape from police
- rapist
- attacked in a shower
- woman attacked in the shower
- man attacks a woman in the shower
- meek woman
- male rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- pubic hair
- female pubic hair
- woman fights a man
- police
- police officer
- female rear nudity
- shower
- rape
- male nudity
- junkie
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- sewer
- on the run
- mistaken identity
- courthouse
- police officer killed
- chase
Certain Fury Cast
Tatum O'Neal leads the cast, with Irene Cara and Moses Gunn. Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stephen Gyllenhaal
Also Starring in Certain Fury
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Certain Fury Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Certain Fury 4 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 4 Metascore
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TMDB 53% User score
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Certain Fury Plot Summary
What happens in Certain Fury from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Scarlett, portrayed by Tatum O’Neal, is a resilient young woman who has learned to survive on the streets through illicit activities. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she finds herself facing murder charges after the death of a client. In a twist of fate, she crosses paths with Tracy Freeman, played by Irene Cara, the daughter of a well-off doctor, who is also in court for drug possession and resisting arrest. Their shared predicament creates a tense atmosphere, punctuated by Tracy’s revelation of having faced racial slurs from the officer who arrested her.
Full summary
The whole story of Certain Fury, scene by scene
Certain Fury Box Office
Certain Fury grossed $1.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.4M
- US & Canada
- $1.4M
Certain Fury Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Certain Fury.
How Well Do You Know Certain Fury?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What crime does Scarlett commit at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in Certain Fury
9 cars on screen, including the 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and the 1976 Ford Granada.
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1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role -
1976 Ford Granada Minor role -
1978 Chevrolet Malibu Background role -
1983 Ford Econoline Background role
Certain Fury Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “In der Hitze von New York” and “Определена ярост”.
- Also known as
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- In der Hitze von New York
- Определена ярост
- Y...al rojo vivo
- Ore 13: dopo il massacro la caccia
- Исключительная ярость
- La cavale impossible
- 黑狱霸王花
- Úplné šílenství
- 써튼 퓨리
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Certain Fury FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Certain Fury, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Certain Fury?
Certain Fury runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Certain Fury released?
Certain Fury was released on March 1, 1985.
Who directed Certain Fury?
Certain Fury was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
More films by Stephen Gyllenhaal Who is in the cast of Certain Fury?
Certain Fury stars Tatum O'Neal, Irene Cara and Moses Gunn, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Certain Fury make at the box office?
Certain Fury grossed $1.4 million worldwide.
How is Certain Fury rated?
Certain Fury has 4 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does Certain Fury have a post-credit scene?
No. Certain Fury has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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