The Defiant Ones is a 1958 American crime drama film directed by Stanley Kramer, starring Tony Curtis and Sidney Poitier. The movie tells the story of two prisoners, John "Joker" Jackson, a white supremacist, and Noah Cullen, an African American, who are handcuffed and chained together while being transported to a prison camp.
During the transport, their vehicle crashes, leaving them with no choice but to escape while still chained to each other. Desperate and in need of food and shelter, they are forced to work together to survive as they make their way through the rural countryside.
Throughout the film, the two men have many encounters with various individuals, including a racist Southern sheriff and a good-hearted farmer, both of whom challenge their beliefs and prejudices.
As the story progresses, Jackson and Cullen begin to form a bond based on mutual respect and understanding. Their journey ultimately leads to a dramatic and intense conclusion, where they must face the consequences of their past actions and confront their own biases and prejudices.
The Defiant Ones is a groundbreaking film that explores themes of racism, identity, and escape, and is considered a classic of American cinema. It was nominated for nine Academy Awards and won two, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Cinematography.