Director: John Frankenheimer
Language
English
NMTW
64%
Mixed
Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 3 wins & 7 nominations total
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 1 h 51 min |
Description:
In 1971, a warden at Attica Penitentiary is caught in a dangerous hostage crisis. Inmates are demanding better living conditions, and as negotiations fail, the warden must confront his own ideas about justice amidst escalating tensions and uncertainty. The film portrays the intense emotions of everyone involved during this critical historical event, exploring the difficulties of prison reform and the strength of the human spirit.
| Alternative title: | Against the Wall |
| Release year: | 1994 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 3 wins & 7 nominations total |
| Director: | John Frankenheimer |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | attica dreary prison riot |
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