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Riot(1969)

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

5.3(23)1h 36m1969-01-15

DramaCrimeThriller

Overview

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.

Director:: Buzz Kulik
Writers:: James Poe, Frank Elli
Producers:: William Castle
Cinematographer:: Robert B. Hauser
Production:: Paramount Pictures, William Castle Productions
Revenue:: $1,300,000
Status:: Released

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Cast

Jim Brown

Jim Brown

Cully Briston

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Red Fraker

Mike Kellin

Mike Kellin

Bugsy

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Grossman

Ben Carruthers

Ben Carruthers

"Surefoot"

Clifford David

Clifford David

Mary Sheldon

Bill Walker

Bill Walker

Jake

Michael Byron

Michael Byron

Murray

Jerry Thompson

Jerry Thompson

Fisk

Ricky Summers

Ricky Summers

Gravel Gertie

Mr. Gerri

Mr. Gerri

Queen #1

John Neiderhauser

John Neiderhauser

Queen #2