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Riot

They exploded the ugliest riot in prison history to cover their dangerous, desperate break for freedom.

A riot in a state prison is staged to cover up an escape attempt, during which many inmates and guards are killed. Shot on location at Arizona State Prison.

1h 36m1969RTMDb 5.3

DramaCrimeThriller

English

Crew and Cast

Buzz KulikBuzz KulikDirectorJim BrownJim BrownCully BristonGene HackmanGene HackmanRed FrakerMike KellinMike KellinBugsyGerald S. O'LoughlinGerald S. O'LoughlinGrossman
Ben Carruthers"Surefoot"Clifford DavidClifford DavidMary SheldonBill WalkerBill WalkerJakeMichael ByronMichael ByronMurray
Jerry ThompsonFisk
Ricky SummersGravel Gertie
Mr. GerriQueen #1
John NeiderhauserQueen #2
Frank EymanThe Warden

Storyline

A riot in a state prison is staged to cover up an escape attempt, during which many inmates and guards are killed. Shot on location at Arizona State Prison.

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Info

Status
Released
Released
15 January 1969
Runtime
1h 36m
Rating
R
TMDB score
5.3 / 10 (23 votes)

Production

Director
Buzz Kulik
Writers
James Poe, Frank Elli
Studios
Paramount Pictures, William Castle Productions
Countries
United States of America

Box Office

Revenue
$1.3M

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English