Fighting Back

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"Thieves, Pimps, Prostitutes, Muggers and Drug Dealers beware. John D'Angelo's out to make his neighbourhood safe. He's declaring his own personal war on crime and he doesn't want your kind around here any more."
  • R
  • 1982
  • 1 hr 38 min
  • 5.2  (28)

Fighting Back is a 1982 action-thriller directed by Michael Caulfield and starring Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Paul Smith, and Kris McQuade. The movie centers around the story of Bobby Kimball, a young shop owner in a small Australian town who finds himself at the mercy of a group of violent thugs led by the town's corrupt police chief. The film opens with a glimpse into Bobby's life - a happy young man surrounded by friends and family, living a simple life running his small shop called "Kimball's Mart". However, things quickly take a dramatic turn when a gang of thugs arrive in town looking for easy targets to harass and extort money from. Bobby is initially hesitant to get involved, but after his best friend is brutally beaten by the gang, he decides he can no longer stand idly by and watch. He and his friends form a neighborhood watch program, which angers the gang who see it as a threat to their activities.

The conflict between Bobby and the gang escalates, as the thugs constantly harass him, vandalize his store, and physically threaten him and his friends. What makes matters worse is that the police chief is in on the gang's activities - turning a blind eye to their criminal behavior and even actively supporting them. Bobby soon realizes that he can no longer rely on the authorities to protect him and his community and that he must take matters into his own hands.

The remainder of the film follows Bobby and his friends as they try to take on the gang and the corrupt police chief, fighting back against their reign of terror. They use surveillance equipment to gather evidence of the gang's illegal activities, plant hidden cameras in their hideout, and even engage in some vigilante justice of their own.

The film's plot is fast-paced and action-packed, featuring several tense scenes of Bobby and his friends outwitting the gang and attempting to gather evidence to expose their crimes. However, the movie is also notable for its portrayal of the corrupt authorities and the way in which they collude with criminal gangs to exploit the powerless. This theme is especially relevant in today's society, where many communities across the world face similar struggles against corrupt and abusive authorities.

Overall, Fighting Back is an engaging and thrilling action movie that showcases the courage and determination of ordinary people who band together to fight injustice. With its themes of community empowerment and standing up to corrupt authority, it remains an inspiring and thought-provoking film that is as relevant today as it was more than thirty years ago.

Fighting Back is a 1982 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.2.

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  • Release Date
    1982
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 38 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.2  (28)
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