Riot(1969)
They exploded the ugliest riot in prison history to cover their dangerous, desperate break for freedom.
Riot Synopsis
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.
Riot (1969) is a drama, crime and thriller film directed by Buzz Kulik, released on January 15, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Jim Brown, Gene Hackman, Mike Kellin and Gerald S. O'Loughlin. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Buzz Kulik
- Writers:
- Frank Elli, James Poe
- Producers:
- William Castle
- Cinematographer:
- Robert B. Hauser
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, William Castle Productions
- Revenue:
- $1,300,000
- Status:
- Released
Riot (1969) Trailer
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Riot Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jim Brown
as Cully Briston
Gene Hackman
as Red Fraker
Mike Kellin
as Bugsy
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
as Grossman
- Ben Carruthers
Ben Carruthers
as "Surefoot"
Clifford David
as Mary Sheldon
Bill Walker
as Jake
Michael Byron
as Murray
- Jerry Thompson
Jerry Thompson
as Fisk
- Ricky Summers
Ricky Summers
as Gravel Gertie
- Mr. Gerri
Mr. Gerri
as Queen #1
- John Neiderhauser
John Neiderhauser
as Queen #2
Key crew
Directed by Buzz Kulik, written by Frank Elli and James Poe, produced by William Castle.
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Riot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 23 ratings.
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Riot – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Riot online?
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Who stars in Riot?
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The main cast of Riot (1969) includes Jim Brown, Gene Hackman, Mike Kellin, Gerald S. O'Loughlin and Ben Carruthers. The film was directed by Buzz Kulik. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Riot released?
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Riot was released on January 15, 1969 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Riot worth watching?
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Riot (1969) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Riot?
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Yes. The official Riot trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.