Movie
Against the Wall
19941h 51m6.1 / 10
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Against the Wall
Cast
Kyle MacLachlanMichael Smith
Samuel L. JacksonJamaal
Clarence Williams IIIChaka
Frederic ForrestWeisbad
Harry Dean StantonHal
Anne HecheSharon Smith
Danny TrejoLuis
Philip BoscoOswaldCredits
- Directed by
- John Frankenheimer
- Written by
- Ron Hutchinson
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
HBO FilmsUnited States
HBOUnited States
Themes
atticadrearyprison riot
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