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Riot
Riot
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Riot

1969
1h 36m
Drama
Crime
Thriller

Status

Released

Release

1969

Runtime

1h 36m

Storyline

"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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 36m
Jan 15, 1969
Languages
English
Director
Buzz Kulik
Buzz Kulik
Production
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
William Castle Productions
William Castle Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

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