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Against the Wall (1994)
Director: John Frankenheimer
Cast: Kyle MacLachlan, Samuel L. Jackson, Clarence Williams III, Frederic Forrest
Runtime111 min
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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.
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Against the Wall is a 1994 TV movie directed by John Frankenheimer that received generally positive reviews from critics. The film dramatizes the 1971 Attica prison uprising, focusing on the warden's perspective during the hostage crisis. While not widely seen by audiences, it has been praised for its nuanced portrayal of the complex events.
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Fans of director John Frankenheimer's taut, realistic style will appreciate the gripping drama of 1994's Against the Wall, which features powerful performances from stars like Kyle MacLachlan and Samuel L. Jackson in its based-on-true-events portrayal of the 1971 Attica prison uprising.
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Against the Wall is a 1994 American action historical drama television film directed by John Frankenheimer, written by Ron Hutchinson, and starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kyle MacLachlan. It aired on HBO on March 26, 1994. The film was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Jackson and won a Primetime Emmy Award for Frankenheimer.
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