Against the Wall(1994)
“39 men died. The story never will.”
Overview
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.
Director
John Frankenheimer
Studio
HBO Films
Cast
Kyle MacLachlan
as Michael Smith
Samuel L. Jackson
as Jamaal
Clarence Williams III
as Chaka
Frederic Forrest
as Weisbad
Harry Dean Stanton
as Hal
Anne Heche
as Sharon Smith
Danny Trejo
as Luis
Philip Bosco
as Oswald
Tom Bower
as Ed
Carmen Argenziano
as Mancusi
Peter Murnik
as Jess
Steve Harris
as Cecil
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1994
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
HBO Films • HBO
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Against the Wall?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Against the Wall (1994).
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 and released in 1994. It is a drama, history, tv movie film.
How long is Against the Wall?▼
Against the Wall has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Against the Wall?▼
The cast of Against the Wall includes Kyle MacLachlan as Michael Smith, Samuel L. Jackson as Jamaal, Clarence Williams III as Chaka, Frederic Forrest as Weisbad, Harry Dean Stanton as Hal and more.
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