Assault on Precinct 13
“A white-hot night of hate!”
Synopsis
A highway patrol officer, two criminals, and a station secretary form an unlikely alliance to defend a defunct Los Angeles precinct against a siege by a bloodthirsty street gang.
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Top Cast
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Austin Stoker
Ethan Bishop
Darwin Joston
Napoleon Wilson
Laurie Zimmer
Leigh
Martin West
Lawson
Tony Burton
Wells
Charles Cyphers
Starker
Nancy Kyes
Julie
Peter Bruni
Ice Cream Man
John J. Fox
Warden
Marc Ross
Patrolman Tramer
Alan Koss
Patrolman Baxter
Henry Brandon
Chaney
Kim Richards
Kathy
Frank Doubleday
White Warlord
Gilbert De la Pena
Chicano Warlord
Peter Frankland
Caudell
Al Nakauchi
Oriental Warlord
Gilman Rankin
Bus Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 3, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Screenplay & Story
- John Carpenter
- Original Score
- John Carpenter
- Original Title
- Assault on Precinct 13
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $150K
- Production Studios
- Overseas FilmGroup, The CKK Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Carpenter
John Carpenter
John Carpenter
Douglas Knapp
John Carpenter
J. Stein Kaplan, Joseph Kaufmann
Department Leadership Roster
John Carpenter
Director
J. Stein Kaplan
Producer
Douglas Knapp
Director of Photography
John Carpenter
Editor
John Carpenter
Writer
John Carpenter
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Assault on Precinct 13
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Assault on Precinct 13 about?
A highway patrol officer, two criminals, and a station secretary form an unlikely alliance to defend a defunct Los Angeles precinct against a siege by a bloodthirsty street gang.
Who directed Assault on Precinct 13?
Assault on Precinct 13 was directed by John Carpenter.
Who stars in Assault on Precinct 13?
The principal cast of Assault on Precinct 13 includes Austin Stoker, Darwin Joston, Laurie Zimmer, Martin West, Tony Burton.
When was Assault on Precinct 13 released and how long is it?
Assault on Precinct 13 was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Assault on Precinct 13?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Assault on Precinct 13 was composed by John Carpenter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Assault on Precinct 13?
Assault on Precinct 13 holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).