Attica
"Prisoners in revolt... Hostages in fear... Time running out..."
Originally released in 1980. Attica is a drama/history film. directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.
Starring Henry Darrow, Charles Durning, and Joel Fabiani
Synopsis
Acclaimed dramatization recreating the incidents surrounding the 1971 revolt in New York's Attica State Prison that lasted for 23 days and resulted in the greatest casualty toll between Americans since the Civil War.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henry Darrow
as Herman Badillo
Charles Durning
as Commissioner Russell Oswald
Joel Fabiani
as Sen. Gordon Conners
Morgan Freeman
as Hap Richards
George Grizzard
as Tom Wicker
David Harris
as T.J.
Roger E. Mosley
as Frank Green
Arlen Dean Snyder
as Superintendent Vince Mancusi
Glynn Turman
as Raymond Franklin
Anthony Zerbe
as William Kunstler
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ABC Circle Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Attica about?
Acclaimed dramatization recreating the incidents surrounding the 1971 revolt in New York's Attica State Prison that lasted for 23 days and resulted in the greatest casualty toll between Americans s...
Who directed Attica?
Attica was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.
How long is Attica?
Attica has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Attica released?
Attica was released on March 2, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Attica?
The main cast of Attica includes Henry Darrow, Charles Durning, Joel Fabiani, Morgan Freeman, George Grizzard.