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      Attica

      1980 1 hr. 37 min. Drama List
      Reviews 33% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score In 1971, prisoners at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York, rebel against the institution and demand higher living standards by taking guards hostage with crude handmade weapons. Based on the reporting of New York Times journalist Tom Wicker (George Grizzard), this recreation of the historic four-day event follows the struggle between enraged inmates and uncooperative negotiators, resulting in a massacre that leaves many guards and prisoners dead. Read More Read Less

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      Frances H An excellent film that has held up well and a very good cast really delivers! The story of Attica is the story of how those at the top of our government have very little idea of what real problems faced by what they consider the "lower classes" of society go though and even less desire to make the condition of those born less privileged than they any better if it makes the slightest demands on their time and effort whatsoever! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/18/19 Full Review Audience Member Gritty film depiction of the 4 day riot at Attica prison in 1971 that left 39 dead including 10 of 33 prison guard hostages. Just a bad decision to use force. No wonder Morgan Freeman looked so comfortable in prison in Shawshank. He plays a similar character behind bars here. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Gritty film depiction of the 4 day riot at Attica prison in 1971 that left 39 dead including 10 of 33 prison guard hostages. Just a bad decision to use force. No wonder Morgan Freeman looked so comfortable in prison in Shawshank. He plays a similar character behind bars here. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Tense standoff between inmates and the State of New York at Attica prison. Another winning prison drama that underscores the complications of individual agendas with no willingness for compromise making all parties a loser. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In 1971, prisoners at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York, rebel against the institution and demand higher living standards by taking guards hostage with crude handmade weapons. Based on the reporting of New York Times journalist Tom Wicker (George Grizzard), this recreation of the historic four-day event follows the struggle between enraged inmates and uncooperative negotiators, resulting in a massacre that leaves many guards and prisoners dead.
      Director
      Marvin J. Chomsky
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Aug 5, 2014