Attica
1980, English. Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.
Prisoners in revolt... Hostages in fear... Time running out...
Acclaimed dramatization recreating the incidents surrounding the 1971 revolt in New York's Attica State Prison that lasted for 23 days and resulted in the greatest casualty toll between Americans since the Civil War.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Marvin J. ChomskyDirector
- Henry DarrowHerman Badillo
- Charles DurningCommissioner Russell Oswald
- Joel FabianiSen. Gordon Conners
- Morgan FreemanHap Richards
- George GrizzardTom Wicker
- David HarrisT.J.
- Roger E. MosleyFrank Green
- Arlen Dean SnyderSuperintendent Vince Mancusi
- Glynn TurmanRaymond Franklin
- Anthony ZerbeWilliam Kunstler
- Andrew DuncanLt. John Driscoll
- William FlatleyCarl Dudley
Details
- Released
- 2 March 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James S. Henerson
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What Attica is based on
Attica is based on a true story.
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Attica runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Attica is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Attica on?
Attica isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 March 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Attica?
If you liked Attica, try The Firing Squad, Lockdown, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
Who directed Attica?
Attica (1980) was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky and stars Henry Darrow, Charles Durning, Joel Fabiani.
What is Attica based on?
Attica is based on a true story.