Movie

Riot (1969)

• R
• January 15, 1969
• 1h 36m

• Drama
• Crime
• Thriller

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

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

Starring

Jim Brown, Gene Hackman, Mike Kellin