Fury(1985) — Certain

Released on March 1, 1985, is a gritty urban action-thriller that often draws comparisons to a modernized, female-led version of the 1958 classic The Defiant Ones . Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal in his feature film debut—years before his children Maggie and Jake would become household names—the movie centers on two polar opposites forced to survive together in the dangerous New York City drug underworld.

is remembered for its "sleazy fast-paced B-picture" energy. While it has been criticized by outlets like Metacritic for its heavy use of foul language and over-the-top violence, many retrospective reviewers on platforms like Letterboxd appreciate its dark, authentic 1980s aesthetic and the "full-throttle" action of its opening sequence. Despite its grit, the film serves as a compelling story of resilience and survival between two women who would otherwise never have met. Certain Fury (1985) - IMDb

The film stars two Academy Award winners— Tatum O’Neal and Irene Cara —as well as Peter Fonda , Nicholas Campbell, and Moses Gunn. Certain Fury(1985)

The film opens with a high-tension courtroom scene where two young women from very different worlds cross paths:

The tension explodes when a fellow defendant instigates a brutal shootout inside the courtroom. In the resulting chaos, Scarlett and Tracy manage to escape together. Falsely accused of participating in the massacre, they must navigate the city's sewers and back alleys while being hunted by both the police and ruthless criminals. Production Highlights Released on March 1, 1985, is a gritty

A doctor’s daughter from the well-to-do suburbs of Westchester, arrested for drug possession and resisting arrest.

Beyond her leading role, Irene Cara also wrote and performed the film's title track, "Certain Fury". While it has been criticized by outlets like

This marked the first feature for Stephen Gyllenhaal, who later directed acclaimed dramas like Paris Trout and Waterland . Reception and Style