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Riot is a 1969 American prison film directed by Buzz Kulik and starring Gene Hackman and Jim Brown. Its story depicts inmates organizing a violent uprising while the prison warden is away, placing the action within a closed institutional setting shaped by conflict between prisoners and authorities. The film belongs to the prison-drama and crime-film traditions of late-1960s American cinema and is intended for viewers interested in period prison stories and ensemble action dramas.
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Who stars in Riot (1969)?
Gene Hackman and Jim Brown star, with Buzz Kulik directing. Kulik was a busy television director who later made the acclaimed TV movie Brian's Song (1971).
Is Riot based on a book?
Yes, it is based on Frank Elli's novel of the same name. The film was a product of the late-1960s wave of gritty prison dramas.
What happens in the plot of Riot?
Inmates seize control of the prison while the warden is away, taking guards hostage as the uprising turns violent. Hackman's convict leader works his own agenda within the chaos while officials negotiate to retake the institution.
Is Riot easy to watch today?
It has long been one of the harder-to-find studio films of its era, surfacing mainly through catalog releases and occasional broadcasts. It was produced by veteran showman William Castle, which makes its obscurity a bit surprising.
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