Riot (1969)
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.
Director: Buzz Kulik
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: January 15, 1969
Cast
- Jim Brown - Cully Briston
- Gene Hackman - Red Fraker
- Mike Kellin - Bugsy
- Gerald S. O'Loughlin - Grossman
- Ben Carruthers - "Surefoot"
- Clifford David - Mary Sheldon
- Bill Walker - Jake
- Michael Byron - Murray
- Jerry Thompson - Fisk
- Ricky Summers - Gravel Gertie
Screenplay
- Frank Elli (Novel)
- James Poe (Screenplay)
Music: Krzysztof Komeda
Cinematography: Robert B. Hauser
Editing: Edwin H. Bryant
Production: Paramount Pictures, William Castle Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama
Keywords
arizona, inmate, prison riot, prison break
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Riot about?
- 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.
- Who directed Riot?
- Riot was directed by Buzz Kulik.
- Who stars in Riot?
- Riot stars Jim Brown, Gene Hackman, Mike Kellin, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Ben Carruthers, Clifford David.
- How long is Riot?
- Riot has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Riot?
- Riot is a Drama, Crime, Thriller film.
- How much did Riot gross?
- Riot grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Riot produced?
- Riot was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Riot?
- The themes of Riot include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama.