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Fighting Mad (1976 film)

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'Fighting Mad' is a 1976 film directed by Jonathan Demme, about an Arkansas farmer played by Peter Fonda who uses Guerrilla tactics against corrupt land developers attempting to evict his family and his neighbors in order to stripmine their land.

Plot



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.

Cast



*Peter Fonda as Tom Hunter

*Lynn Lowry as Lorene Maddox

*John Doucette as Jeff Hunter

*Philip Carey as Pierce Crabtree

*Harry Northup as Sheriff Len Skerritt

*Noble Willingham as Senator Hingle

*Kathleen Miller as Carolee Hunter

*Scott Glenn as Charlie Hunter

*Ted Markland as Hal Fraser

Production



In making the film, producer Roger Corman analysed three other recent low-budget rural action thrillers that had been big hits: 'Billy Jack' (1971), 'Walking Tall' (1973) and 'Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry' (1974). He deduced they had three things in common: a hero with an off-beat sidekick, an unusual mode of transport and an interesting weapon. This is why the Peter Fonda character travels on an old motorcycle with his toddler son and uses a compound bow.

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