Riot

In an Arizona state prison, a group of inmates sparks a violent uprising to mask a planned escape. Led by a prisoner named Red, the rebels seize control of a section of the facility and take hostages, creating a tense standoff with the authorities. Amidst the chaos, Cully Briston is drawn into the conflict after helping capture a guard. The situation turns deadly as the struggle between the insurgents and the prison staff results in numerous casualties among both the guards and the prisoners.

This crime drama was directed by Buzz Kulik, following his 1968 film Villa Rides and preceding The Hunter from 1980. Produced by William Castle and written by James Poe, the movie features a cast including Jim Brown, Gene Hackman, Mike Kellin, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Ben Carruthers, and Clifford David. To maintain authenticity, the production was filmed on location at the Arizona State Prison.

The film earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, as shown by a 5.9 rating on IMDb based on 761 votes and a 5.3 rating on TMDB from 23 votes.