Movie

Attica

“Prisoners in revolt... Hostages in fear... Time running out...”

★ 5.7(14)19801h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Marvin J. Chomsky
Release date: 1980-03-02
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: ABC Circle Films

About Attica

Attica is a 1980 movie in the Drama, History and TV Movie genres, directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, starring Henry Darrow, Charles Durning and Joel Fabiani. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Attica in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Henry Darrow

Herman Badillo

Charles Durning

Commissioner Russell Oswald

Joel Fabiani

Sen. Gordon Conners

Morgan Freeman

Hap Richards

George Grizzard

Tom Wicker

David Harris

T.J.

Roger E. Mosley

Frank Green

Arlen Dean Snyder

Superintendent Vince Mancusi

Glynn Turman

Raymond Franklin

Anthony Zerbe

William Kunstler

Andrew Duncan

Lt. John Driscoll

William Flatley

Carl Dudley

Themes & keywords

prisonbased on true storyprison riotattica

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Attica in United States?+

Attica is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Attica on Netflix?+

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How long is Attica?+

Attica has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Attica?+

Attica stars Henry Darrow, Charles Durning, Joel Fabiani, Morgan Freeman and George Grizzard.

When did Attica come out?+

Attica is a 1980 movie directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.

What genre is Attica?+

Attica is Drama, History and TV Movie film.

Who directed Attica?+

Attica was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.