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The Killing Yard

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A lawyer (Alan Alda) defends a convict (Morris Chestnut) indicted in the murder of two inmates during the 1971 Attica prison riot.

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John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture True story, heartfelt performances, but somehow hokey after the Court TV documentary using actual footage to drive home the same points. Feb 3, 2018 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Jul 4, 2005 Full Review David Poland Hot Button Rated: 4/5 Jul 26, 2002 Full Review Susan Granger www.susangranger.com A classic courtroom tug-of-war. Rated: 7/10 Sep 12, 2001 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A lawyer (Alan Alda) defends a convict (Morris Chestnut) indicted in the murder of two inmates during the 1971 Attica prison riot.
Director
Euzhan Palcy
Producer
Daniele Rohrbach, Benita Garvin
Screenwriter
Benita Garvin
Production Co
Miramax
Rating
TV-14 (L|D|V), R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Stereo