Fighting Mad

1976 PG-13 1h 30m

4.8 / 10 12

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4.8/10

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An evil corporation tries to pressure a bunch of Arkansas farmers and ranchers to sell their land so they can strip-mine it for coal. The fiercely proud and stubborn Hunter family refuse to give in. This leads to a bitter conflict that results in several casualties. Eventually the take-charge no-nonsense Tom Hunter exacts a harsh revenge on the villains with the help of his bow and arrow.

Director Jonathan Demme

Writers

Jonathan Demme

Stars

Peter Fonda Gino Franco Harry Northup

Man playing tennis (uncredited)

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Maurice Jones

Lorene Maddox's mother (uncredited)

Drama Action Crime

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Wuchak 22 Nov 2024

6/10

**_Land developers vs. rural property owners in Arkansas_** A man returns from the big city to his traditional family ranch in northwest Arkansas (Peter Fonda), only to discover that a determined land developer (Philip Carey) is buying up land nearby for strip mining and, of course, wants his dad’s ranch. When beloved citizens turn-up dead, the kid gloves are off. “Fighting Mad” (1976) com...