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Fighting Mad (1976): Cast

Fighting Mad (1976) movie poster

Fighting Mad is a 1976 action drama directed by Jonathan Demme, starring Scott Glenn as Charlie Hunter, John Doucette and Kathleen Miller. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Fighting Mad (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Jonathan Demme
Genres
Drama , Action , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fighting Mad About?

The premise of Fighting Mad without spoilers.

When a ruthless corporation pressures Arkansas farmers and ranchers to sell their land for strip‑mining coal, the proud Hunter family refuses. The standoff escalates into a violent clash with casualties. Determined Tom Hunter, a no‑nonsense leader, exacts brutal revenge using his skill with a bow and arrow.

Fighting Mad Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • real estate development
  • property dispute
  • vigilante justice
  • government corruption
  • land grab
  • environmental destruction
  • land dispute
  • miscarriage of justice
  • revenge
  • corruption
  • coal
  • coal mine
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  • property rights
  • death of family member
  • farm
  • horse farm
  • judge
  • sheriff
  • police corruption
  • brother
  • intimidation
  • real estate developer
  • explosion
  • car chase
  • fire
  • real estate
  • beating
  • clothes iron
  • demolition
  • landslide
  • mine disaster
  • death of brother
  • fight
  • father son relationship
  • stubbornness
  • senator
  • female nudity
  • greed
  • boulder
  • horse
  • organized crime
  • property damage
  • property
  • rural america
  • cemetery
  • graveyard
  • land
  • grandfather
  • bribery
  • bribe
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Cast & crew

Fighting Mad Cast & Characters

Scott Glenn leads the cast as Charlie Hunter, with John Doucette as Jeff Hunter and Kathleen Miller as Carolee Hunter. Directed by Jonathan Demme; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Fighting Mad

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Videos

Fighting Mad Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Fighting Mad.

Fighting Mad (1976) Theatrical Trailer
Cars

Cars in Fighting Mad

40 cars on screen, including the 1969 Dodge Polara 500 and the 1975 Buick Century.

All 40 cars
  • 1969 Dodge Polara 500 in Fighting Mad 1969 Dodge Polara 500 Main role
  • 1975 Buick Century in Fighting Mad 1975 Buick Century Important role
  • 1967 Chevrolet C-10 in Fighting Mad 1967 Chevrolet C-10 Important role
  • 1968 Chevrolet C-10 in Fighting Mad 1968 Chevrolet C-10 Important role
Details

Fighting Mad Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Pelos Meus Direitos” and “En mand går amok”.

Also known as
  • Pelos Meus Direitos
  • En mand går amok
  • Mach ein Kreuz und fahr zur Hölle
  • Luchando por mis derechos
  • Colère Froide
  • Hiddet

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FAQ

Fighting Mad FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fighting Mad, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fighting Mad?

Fighting Mad runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Fighting Mad released?

Fighting Mad was released on February 21, 1976.

Who directed Fighting Mad?

Fighting Mad was directed by Jonathan Demme.

More films by Jonathan Demme

Who is in the cast of Fighting Mad?

Fighting Mad stars Scott Glenn as Charlie Hunter, John Doucette as Jeff Hunter and Kathleen Miller as Carolee Hunter, among 16 credited actors.

Does Fighting Mad have a post-credit scene?

No. Fighting Mad has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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