Riot in Cell Block 11
“FILMED ON THE SPOT BEHIND PRISON WALLS!”
Synopsis
A prisoner leads his counterparts in a protest for better living conditions which turns violent and ugly.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Joe Dante on RIOT IN CELL BLOCK 11
Type: Featurette • Published 2014-04-30
Top Cast
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Neville Brand
James V. Dunn
Emile Meyer
Warden Reynolds
Frank Faylen
Commissioner Haskell
Leo Gordon
Crazy Mike Carne
Robert Osterloh
The Colonel
Paul Frees
Guard Monroe
Don Keefer
Reporter
Alvy Moore
Gator
Dabbs Greer
Schuyler
Whit Bissell
Guard Snader
James Anderson
Guard Acton
Carleton Young
Captain of the Guards Barrett
Harold J. Kennedy
Reporter
William Schallert
Reporter
Jonathan Hole
Reporter Russell
Robert Patten
Frank
William Phipps
Mickey
Joel Fluellen
Al
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$299K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.13x
+$1.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Siegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Collins, Don Siegel
- Original Score
- Herschel Burke Gilbert
- Original Title
- Riot in Cell Block 11
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $299K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Siegel
Richard Collins, Don Siegel
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Russell Harlan
Bruce B. Pierce
Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce B. Pierce
Editor
Walter Wanger
Producer
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Original Music Composer
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Don Siegel
Director
Richard Collins
Screenplay
Don Siegel
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riot in Cell Block 11
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Riot in Cell Block 11 about?
A prisoner leads his counterparts in a protest for better living conditions which turns violent and ugly.
Who directed Riot in Cell Block 11?
Riot in Cell Block 11 was directed by Don Siegel.
Who stars in Riot in Cell Block 11?
The principal cast of Riot in Cell Block 11 includes Neville Brand, Emile Meyer, Frank Faylen, Leo Gordon, Robert Osterloh.
When was Riot in Cell Block 11 released and how long is it?
Riot in Cell Block 11 was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of Riot in Cell Block 11?
Riot in Cell Block 11 had a reported production budget of $299K and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (5.13 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Riot in Cell Block 11?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riot in Cell Block 11 was composed by Herschel Burke Gilbert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riot in Cell Block 11?
Riot in Cell Block 11 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).