United States / Jan 15, 1969 / R
They exploded the ugliest riot in prison history to cover their dangerous, desperate break for freedom.
1h 36min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Byron | Murray |
| Jerry Thompson | Fisk |
| Ricky Summers | Gravel Gertie |
| Mr. Gerri | Queen #1 |
| John Neiderhauser | Queen #2 |
| Frank Eyman | The Warden |
Genres
DramaCrimeThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Riot |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Paramount Pictures, William Castle Productions |
| Release date | 15 gennaio 1969 |
| Production | Dona Holloway, William Castle |
| Writer | James Poe, Frank Elli |
| Editing | Edwin H. Bryant |
| Cinematography | Robert B. Hauser |
| Assistant directors | Michael Daves, Daniel McCauley, Alan Rudolph, Buzz Kulik |
| Camera operators | Robert B. Hauser |
| Additional photography | Robert B. Hauser |
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| Production design | Paul Sylbert |
| Art direction | Paul Sylbert |
| Set decoration | Paul Sylbert |
| Music | Krzysztof Komeda, Clem Portman, Walter Goss |
| Sound | Clem Portman, Krzysztof Komeda, Walter Goss |
| Costume design | John A. Anderson, Charles Blackman |
| Makeup | John A. Anderson, Charles Blackman |
| Hairstyling | John A. Anderson, Charles Blackman |
| Revenue | 1.300.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
France / May 07, 1969 / 12
Germany / Jun 28, 1969 / 18
Physical media
France / Jun 15, 2021 / U / DVD & Blu-Ray
Germany / Feb 10, 2023 / 18
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