The Killing Yard
“An act no one could forgive. And only one man could defend. The true story of the Attica Prison riot.”
Synopsis
Lawyers must defend a prisoner accused of murdering two of his inmates during the Attica prison riots in 1971.
Top Cast
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Alan Alda
Ernie Goodman
Rose McGowan
Linda Borus
Morris Chestnut
Shango
Lindsay Owen Pierre
L.D. Barkley
Benz Antoine
Johnny Flowers
Larry Day
Anthony Simonetti
Christopher Heyerdahl
D.A.
Arthur Holden
Dr. John Edland
Tyrone Benskin
Haywood Burns
Dean Patrick Fleming
Malcolm Bell
Terence Bowman
Juror Thomson
Bill Corday
Court Clerk
Lesley Faulkner
Beth
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Euzhan Palcy
- Screenplay & Story
- Benita Garvin
- Original Score
- Patrice Rushen
- Original Title
- The Killing Yard
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Films, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Euzhan Palcy
Benita Garvin
Patrice Rushen
John Simmons
Paul LaMastra
Benita Garvin, Danièle Rohrbach
Department Leadership Roster
Euzhan Palcy
Director
Benita Garvin
Writer
Benita Garvin
Producer
Danièle Rohrbach
Producer
John Simmons
Director of Photography
Paul LaMastra
Editor
Nicoletta Massone
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Killing Yard.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killing Yard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Killing Yard about?
Lawyers must defend a prisoner accused of murdering two of his inmates during the Attica prison riots in 1971.
Who directed The Killing Yard?
The Killing Yard was directed by Euzhan Palcy.
Who stars in The Killing Yard?
The principal cast of The Killing Yard includes Alan Alda, Rose McGowan, Morris Chestnut, Lindsay Owen Pierre, Benz Antoine.
When was The Killing Yard released and how long is it?
The Killing Yard was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Killing Yard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killing Yard was composed by Patrice Rushen.