Fighting Back (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1982, Fighting Back is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Lewis Teague, running about 98 minutes. “Enough is enough! Thieves, Pimps, Prostitutes, Muggers and Drug Dealers beware. John D'Angelo's out to make his neighborhood safe. He's declaring his own personal war on crime and he doesn't ” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Italian deli owner forms a vigilante group to rid his Philadelphia neighborhood of street punks.
Who’s in it. Fighting Back stars Tom Skerritt as John D'Angelo, Patti LuPone as Lisa D'Angelo, Michael Sarrazin as Vince Morelli and Yaphet Kotto as Ivanhoe Washington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Fighting Back has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fighting Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fighting Back tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fighting Back (1982)?
- In US, Fighting Back is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fighting Back worth watching?
- Fighting Back holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fighting Back?
- Fighting Back stars Tom Skerritt, Patti LuPone, Michael Sarrazin, Yaphet Kotto and David Rasche.
- When was Fighting Back released?
- Fighting Back was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.