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  • Attica (1974)
  • 80 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Attica (1974)
80 min | Documentary, Crime, History

In 1971, inmates at Attica State Prison seized control of D-yard and took 35 hostages after peaceful efforts for reforms failed. Attica investigates the rebellion and its bloody suppression, revealing institutionalized injustices, ...See moreIn 1971, inmates at Attica State Prison seized control of D-yard and took 35 hostages after peaceful efforts for reforms failed. Attica investigates the rebellion and its bloody suppression, revealing institutionalized injustices, sanctioned dishonesty, and abuses of power. See less
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Roland Barnes (yard color scenes) | Jay LaMarche (yard color scenes)
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Updated Apr 30, 1974

Release date
Apr 1974 (United States)
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22 cast members
Name Known for
John Andrini
Self - Ex-Inmate Self - Ex-Inmate   See fewer
Herman Badillo
Self (as 'Congressman Badillo') Self (as 'Congressman Badillo')   See fewer
Roger Champen
Self - Inmate (voice) Self - Inmate (voice)   See fewer
Edward Cunningham
Self - Hostage Self - Hostage   See fewer
Clarence B. Jones
Self (as Clarence Jones) Self (as Clarence Jones)   See fewer
William Kunstler
Self - Attorney Self - Attorney   See fewer
Arthur L. Liman
Self - McKay Commission (as Arthur Liman) Self - McKay Commission (as Arthur Liman)   See fewer
John Monahan
Self - State Police Maj. Self - State Police Maj.   See fewer
Russell G. Oswald
Self - N.Y. State Commissioner of Corrections Self - N.Y. State Commissioner of Corrections   See fewer
Chuck Pernasalice
Self - Inmate (voice) Self - Inmate (voice)   See fewer
Chris Reed
Self - Inmate (voice) Self - Inmate (voice)   See fewer
Nelson Rockefeller
Self - New York Governor Self - New York Governor   See fewer
Jerry Rosenberg
Self - Inmate (voice) Self - Inmate (voice)   See fewer
Frank Smith
Self - Inmate (voice) Self - Inmate (voice)   See fewer
Michael Smith
Self - Hostage Self - Hostage   See fewer
Frank Wald
Self - Hostage Self - Hostage   See fewer
Tom Wicker
Self - New York Times Self - New York Times   See fewer
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