Against the Wall backdrop

Against the Wall 1994 Directed by John Frankenheimer

39 men died. The story never will.

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , History , TV Movie
Production Companies HBO , HBO Films
Release Date 26 March 1994
111 mins
Cast
Kyle MacLachlan Michael Smith
Anne Heche Sharon Smith
David Ackroyd William Kuntsler
Joey Anderson Mrs. Willis
Danny Drew Kareem
Al Garrison Puzzled inmate
Vincent Harris Metal shop riotor
Vincent Henry Reporter #1
Scott Higgins Reporter #2
Rand Hopkins Trooper captain
James Mayberry Scared inmate
James 'Sonny' Moore Elderly inmate
Bart Whiteman Trooper sergeant
Craig Hosking Helicopter Pilot
Tommy Barnes Guard (uncredited)
Jared Brent Johnson News crew member (uncredited)
DeForest Mapp Billups (uncredited)
David Edward Perry Bouncer Dave (uncredited)
Garth Shaw Inmate (uncredited)