Against the Wall(1994)
39 men died. The story never will.
Against the Wall Synopsis
In 1971, a warden at Attica Penitentiary is caught up in a hostage crisis when inmates take over the prison to demand better living conditions.
Against the Wall (1994) is a drama, history and tv movie film directed by John Frankenheimer, released on March 26, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Kyle MacLachlan, Samuel L. Jackson, Clarence Williams III and Frederic Forrest. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 98 ratings.
- Director:
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers:
- Ron Hutchinson
- Producers:
- Steven R. McGlothen
- Cinematographer:
- John R. Leonetti
- Composer:
- Gary Chang
- Production:
- HBO Films, HBO
- Status:
- Released
Against the Wall (1994) Trailer
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Against the Wall Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kyle MacLachlan
as Michael Smith
Samuel L. Jackson
as Jamaal
Clarence Williams III
as Chaka
Frederic Forrest
as Weisbad
Harry Dean Stanton
as Hal
Anne Heche
as Sharon Smith
Danny Trejo
as Luis
Philip Bosco
as Oswald
Tom Bower
as Ed
Carmen Argenziano
as Mancusi
Peter Murnik
as Jess
Steve Harris
as Cecil
Key crew
Directed by John Frankenheimer, written by Ron Hutchinson, produced by Steven R. McGlothen.
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Against the Wall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 98 ratings.
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Against the Wall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Against the Wall online?
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Against the Wall (1994) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Against the Wall?
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The main cast of Against the Wall (1994) includes Kyle MacLachlan, Samuel L. Jackson, Clarence Williams III, Frederic Forrest and Harry Dean Stanton. The film was directed by John Frankenheimer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Against the Wall released?
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Against the Wall was released on March 26, 1994 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Against the Wall worth watching?
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Against the Wall (1994) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 98 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Against the Wall?
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