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Against the Wall

1619941h 51mJohn Frankenheimer
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 64%

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"39 men died. The story never will."

In 1971, a warden at Attica Penitentiary is caught up in a hostage crisis when inmates take over the prison to demand better living conditions.

DramaHistoryTV Movie
Prison RiotAtticaDreary

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What is Against the Wall (1994) about?

In 1971, a warden at Attica Penitentiary is caught up in a hostage crisis when inmates take over the prison to demand better living conditions.

Who stars in Against the Wall?

Against the Wall stars Kyle MacLachlan (Michael Smith), Samuel L. Jackson (Jamaal), Clarence Williams III (Chaka), Frederic Forrest (Weisbad), Harry Dean Stanton (Hal). The film was directed by John Frankenheimer.

How long is Against the Wall?

Against the Wall has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994. It is rated 16.

Is Against the Wall worth watching?

Against the Wall holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 64. Fans of Drama, History, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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