Riot
“They exploded the ugliest riot in prison history to cover their dangerous, desperate break for freedom.”
Synopsis
A riot in a state prison is staged to cover up an escape attempt, during which many inmates and guards are killed. Shot on location at Arizona State Prison.
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Riot 1969 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 10, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buzz Kulik
- Screenplay & Story
- James Poe
- Original Score
- Krzysztof Komeda
- Original Title
- Riot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, William Castle Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buzz Kulik
James Poe, Frank Elli
Krzysztof Komeda
Robert B. Hauser
Edwin H. Bryant
William Castle
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Sylbert
Production Design
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
James Poe
Screenplay
Buzz Kulik
Director
Robert B. Hauser
Director of Photography
William Castle
Producer
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 Riot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Riot about?
A riot in a state prison is staged to cover up an escape attempt, during which many inmates and guards are killed. Shot on location at Arizona State Prison.
Who directed Riot?
Riot was directed by Buzz Kulik.
Who stars in Riot?
The principal cast of Riot includes Jim Brown, Gene Hackman, Mike Kellin, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Ben Carruthers.
When was Riot released and how long is it?
Riot was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Riot make at the box office?
Riot grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Riot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riot was composed by Krzysztof Komeda.
Is Riot based on a book or true story?
Riot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Elli".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riot?
Riot holds official age classifications: 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.).