The L.A. Riot Spectacular
Originally released in 2005. The L.A. Riot Spectacular is a comedy film. directed by Marc Klasfeld. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Snoop Dogg, T.K. Carter, and Charles S. Dutton
Synopsis
The controversial satire The LA Riot Spectacular plays for mordent laughs the events that consumed L.A. in 1992, after the police officers on trial for beating motorist Rodney King were found innocent. The city was engulfed by a massive riot, but the film plays these moments for laughs. In addition to recreating some of the images seen on television, the film skewers a variety of figures including the police, the media, and the citizens of the city.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 25, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
2.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Snoop Dogg
as Erzähler
T.K. Carter
as Rodney
Charles S. Dutton
as The Mayor
Emilio Estevez
as Officer Powell
George Hamilton
as The King of Beverly Hills
Charles Durning
as The Lawyer
Christopher McDonald
as Officer Koon
Jonathan Lipnicki
as Tom Saltine Jr.
Ted Levine
as Tom Saltine
William Forsythe
as George Holliday
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RichKatz Entertainment
- Rockhard Pictures
- Visionbox Pictures
- entitled entertainment
- El Camino Pictures
- Cherry Road Films LLC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The L.A. Riot Spectacular about?
The controversial satire The LA Riot Spectacular plays for mordent laughs the events that consumed L.A. in 1992, after the police officers on trial for beating motorist Rodney King were found innoc...
Who directed The L.A. Riot Spectacular?
The L.A. Riot Spectacular was directed by Marc Klasfeld.
How long is The L.A. Riot Spectacular?
The L.A. Riot Spectacular has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The L.A. Riot Spectacular released?
The L.A. Riot Spectacular was released on April 25, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The L.A. Riot Spectacular?
The main cast of The L.A. Riot Spectacular includes Snoop Dogg, T.K. Carter, Charles S. Dutton, Emilio Estevez, George Hamilton.