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Against the Wall
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Against the Wall

1994-03-26 · 111 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · History · TV Movie

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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Directors
John Frankenheimer
Production companies
HBO Films, HBO
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kyle MacLachlanKyle MacLachlanMichael Smith
Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonJamaal
Clarence Williams IIIClarence Williams IIIChaka
Frederic ForrestFrederic ForrestWeisbad
Harry Dean StantonHarry Dean StantonHal
Anne HecheAnne HecheSharon Smith
Danny TrejoDanny TrejoLuis
Philip BoscoPhilip BoscoOswald
Tom BowerTom BowerEd
Carmen ArgenzianoCarmen ArgenzianoMancusi
Peter MurnikJess
Steve HarrisSteve HarrisCecil
David AckroydDavid AckroydWilliam Kuntsler
Denis ForestDenis ForestDenny
Mark CabusKen
Bruce EversBruce EversYates
Richard CowlBarber
Bud DavisBud DavisBud
Jeffrey Buckner FordJeffrey Buckner FordWillis
Joey AndersonMrs. Willis

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