Against the Wall
“39 men died. The story never will.”
Synopsis
In 1971, a warden at Attica Penitentiary is caught up in a hostage crisis when inmates take over the prison to demand better living conditions.
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Against The Wall Trailer [1994]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-18
Top Cast
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Kyle MacLachlan
Michael Smith
Samuel L. Jackson
Jamaal
Clarence Williams III
Chaka
Frederic Forrest
Weisbad
Harry Dean Stanton
Hal
Anne Heche
Sharon Smith
Danny Trejo
Luis
Philip Bosco
Oswald
Tom Bower
Ed
Carmen Argenziano
Mancusi
Peter Murnik
Jess
Steve Harris
Cecil
David Ackroyd
William Kuntsler
Denis Forest
Denny
Mark Cabus
Ken
Bruce Evers
Yates
Richard Cowl
Barber
Bud Davis
Bud
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Hutchinson
- Original Score
- Gary Chang
- Original Title
- Against the Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Ron Hutchinson
Gary Chang
John R. Leonetti
Lee Percy
Irwin Meyer, Steven R. McGlothen, Harvey Bibicoff, Jonathan Axelrod
Department Leadership Roster
John Frankenheimer
Director
Ron Hutchinson
Writer
Bud Davis
Stunt Coordinator
John R. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Gary Chang
Original Music Composer
Lee Percy
Editor
Michael Z. Hanan
Production Design
Sylvia Vega-Vasquez
Costume Design
Steven R. McGlothen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Against the Wall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Against the Wall about?
In 1971, a warden at Attica Penitentiary is caught up in a hostage crisis when inmates take over the prison to demand better living conditions.
Who directed Against the Wall?
Against the Wall was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in Against the Wall?
The principal cast of Against the Wall includes Kyle MacLachlan, Samuel L. Jackson, Clarence Williams III, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton.
When was Against the Wall released and how long is it?
Against the Wall was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Against the Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Against the Wall was composed by Gary Chang.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Against the Wall?
Against the Wall holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).