While the warden (real-life warden Frank A. Eyman) of a state prison is away, the isolation block erupts and 35 of the most violent criminals (led by Gene Hackman) stage a riot and take over their portion of the prison. Cully Briston (Jim Brown), in for five years and awaiting his eventual parole, wants no part of the riot. He impulsively gets involved, defending a prison guard and protecting him from the maniacs in the block. This tense drama is based on Frank Elli’s novel, which chronicled an actual riot that took place in a Minnesota prison. A prison break is planned as knives slash, fists fly and blood is spilled. Directed by Buzz Kulik (Brian’s Song).
Director: Buzz Kulik
Starring: Jim Brown, Gene Hackman, Mike Kellin, Gerald S. O‘Loughlin, Ben Carruthers, Clifford David u. a.
- 40-page booklet with an essay by Christoph N. Kellerbach
- Audio commentary with Dr. Gerd Naumann and Christopher Klaese
- Audio interview with book author Frank Elli
- Black Cinema Radio Spots Vol.1: “Slaughter” and “Black Gunn
- Black Cinema Trailershow
- Picture gallery
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