Fighting Mad

  • Drama
  • Action
  • Crime
2/21/1976
90
R

When You Push Too Far, Even A Peaceful Man Gets Fighting Mad.

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.

Budget:
$600,000

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  • Wuchak

    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 dads ranch. When beloved citizens turn-up dead, the kid gloves are off.

    Fighting Mad (1976) comes in the tradition of Walking Tall and would influence First Blood six years later. Car crash movies from the 70s are also comparable, like Fondas own Dirty Mary Crazy Larry. This is the least of em, however, because the dramatics are curiously boring and needed a rewrite to flush out the potential, but its still worth catching if you like Peter and ...

    November 21, 2024

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