Riot on 42nd St. movie poster

Riot on 42nd St.

"You want SCUM, you came to the right PLACE!"

October 30, 1987 1h 29m 4.8/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Riot on 42nd St. is a drama film. directed by Tim Kincaid. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring John Hayden, Jeff Fahey, and Kate Collins

Synopsis

Tough ex-con Glenn Barnes gets paroled from prison after serving a sentence for manslaughter. Glenn plans to reopen his old nightclub the Garage on 42nd Street. Vicious rival nightclub owner Farrell threatens to take drastic measures if Glenn goes through with his plan. After all the employees get massacred by Farrell's flunkies on opening night, Glenn reverts back to his brutish criminal ways to exact a harsh revenge on Farrell and his men.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 30, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
User Rating 4.8/10 Mixed (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Entertainment Concepts
  • Tie-Bar
  • Films Around The World, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riot on 42nd St. about?

Tough ex-con Glenn Barnes gets paroled from prison after serving a sentence for manslaughter. Glenn plans to reopen his old nightclub the Garage on 42nd Street. Vicious rival nightclub owner Farrel...

Who directed Riot on 42nd St.?

Riot on 42nd St. was directed by Tim Kincaid.

How long is Riot on 42nd St.?

Riot on 42nd St. has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was Riot on 42nd St. released?

Riot on 42nd St. was released on October 30, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Riot on 42nd St.?

The main cast of Riot on 42nd St. includes John Hayden, Jeff Fahey, Kate Collins, Rick Gianasi, Frances Sherman.