Riot
They exploded the ugliest riot in prison history to cover their dangerous, desperate break for freedom.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$1300000
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
1969-01-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
18
Vote Average
5.3
Jim Brown
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Gene Hackman
Red Fraker
Mike Kellin
Bugsy
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Grossman
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Clifford David
Mary Sheldon
Bill Walker
Jake
Michael Byron
Murray
Jerry Thompson
Fisk
Ricky Summers
Gravel Gertie
Mr. Gerri
Queen #1
John Neiderhauser
Queen #2
Frank Eyman
The Warden
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