Defiance is a dramatic film based on the true story of three Jewish brothers, (Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell) who escaped Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II. The brothers became part of a Russian resistance which led more than 1200 Jews into the forest of Belarus, where they were trained to survive and become warriors.
Composer Danny Elfman was nominated for a Best Score Oscar for his work on the film.
Cast Information
- Daniel Craig as Tuvia Bielski
- Liev Schreiber as Zus Bielski
- Jamie Bell as Asael Bielski
- George MacKay as Aron Bielski
- Alexa Davalos as Lilka
- Tomas Arana as Ben Zion
Defying Explanation
- Approximately one hour into the AFI closing-night premiere of"Defiance," the film was suddenly stopped and bright lights illuminated the Cinerama Dome theater. After the unscheduled intermission lasted at least 10 minutes, officials allowed the film to continue. It was later discovered that a false fire alarm had been activated. LA Times: AFI Ends in a Mood of Defiance (November 10, 2008)
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Fast Facts
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Release date
January 16, 2009
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Limited release
December 31, 2008
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Director
Edward Zwick
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Producers
Edward Zwick and Pieter Jan Brugge
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Screenwriter
Edward Zwick
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Distributor
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Based on author Nechama Tec's book ''Defiance
The Bielski Partisans
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The film budget was approximately $50 million
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Originally scheduled to be released on December 12, 2008LA Times: AFI Ends in a Mood of Defiance (November 10, 2008)
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Among the last to open in 2008, with a limited release on December 31, 2008, just in time to qualify for an OscarLA Times: AFI Ends in a Mood of Defiance (November 10, 2008)
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Filmed in Lithuania, after Poland and Romania were considered
