The Killing Yard
"An act no one could forgive. And only one man could defend. The true story of the Attica Prison riot."
Originally released in 2001. The Killing Yard is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Euzhan Palcy.
Starring Alan Alda, Rose McGowan, and Morris Chestnut
Synopsis
Lawyers must defend a prisoner accused of murdering two of his inmates during the Attica prison riots in 1971.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Alan Alda
as Ernie Goodman
Rose McGowan
as Linda Borus
Morris Chestnut
as Shango
Lindsay Owen Pierre
as L.D. Barkley
Benz Antoine
as Johnny Flowers
Larry Day
as Anthony Simonetti
Christopher Heyerdahl
as D.A.
Arthur Holden
as Dr. John Edland
Tyrone Benskin
as Haywood Burns
Dean Patrick Fleming
as Malcolm Bell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Showtime Films
- Showtime Networks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Killing Yard about?
Lawyers must defend a prisoner accused of murdering two of his inmates during the Attica prison riots in 1971.
Who directed The Killing Yard?
The Killing Yard was directed by Euzhan Palcy.
How long is The Killing Yard?
The Killing Yard has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Killing Yard released?
The Killing Yard was released on September 23, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Killing Yard?
The main cast of The Killing Yard includes Alan Alda, Rose McGowan, Morris Chestnut, Lindsay Owen Pierre, Benz Antoine.