Riot
"They exploded the ugliest riot in prison history to cover their dangerous, desperate break for freedom."
Originally released in 1969. Riot is a drama/crime film. directed by Buzz Kulik.
Starring Jim Brown, Gene Hackman, and Mike Kellin
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 15, 1969
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Box Office
$1.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,300,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- William Castle Productions
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.
How long is Riot?
Riot has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Riot released?
Riot was released on January 15, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Riot?
The main cast of Riot includes Jim Brown, Gene Hackman, Mike Kellin, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Ben Carruthers.