Against the Wall
"39 men died. The story never will."
Originally released in 1994. Against the Wall is a drama/history film. directed by John Frankenheimer.
Starring Kyle MacLachlan, Samuel L. Jackson, and Clarence Williams III
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (88 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO Films
- HBO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Against the Wall 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 directed Against the Wall?
Against the Wall was directed by John Frankenheimer.
How long is Against the Wall?
Against the Wall has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Against the Wall released?
Against the Wall was released on March 26, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Against the Wall?
The main cast of Against the Wall includes Kyle MacLachlan, Samuel L. Jackson, Clarence Williams III, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton.