Attica
GenreDrama
Written byJames S. Henerson
Tom Wicker (book)
Directed byMarvin J. Chomsky
StarringCharles Durning
George Grizzard
Glynn Turman
Anthony Zerbe
Music byGil Melle
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerLouis Rudolph
Production locationLima, Ohio
CinematographyDonald H. Birnkrant
EditorPaul LaMastra
Running time97 minutes
Production companyABC Circle Films
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseMarch 2, 1980 (1980-03-02)

Attica is a 1980 television film directed by Marvin J. Chomsky. It stars Morgan Freeman, Henry Darrow, Charles Durning, Joel Fabiani and Anthony Zerbe.[1] It depicts the events leading up to and during the 1971 Attica Correctional Facility riot and the aftermath.

Cast

Nominations and awards

The film was nominated for five Primetime Emmys and eventually won one (for Outstanding Directing, Marvin J. Chomsky).[2]

References

  1. "Attica (1980) - Marvin J. Chomsky | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie".
  2. IMDb, Attica
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