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Still from Riot in Cell Block 11 — Riot in Cell Block 11 (1954) — Don SiegelPhotographed by Russell Harlan

Poster for Riot in Cell Block 11

Don Siegel

Riot in Cell Block 11

United States / English / 1954 / 1h 20m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Criterion Collection: Spine №704
Letterboxd: 3.60/5·4.6K ratings·1K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A prisoner leads his counterparts in a protest for better living conditions which turns violent and ugly.

Park Chan-wook
Oct 2022

Included in
January 2021
Position 86

Credits

Crew

Director

WriterRichard Collins

CinematographerRussell Harlan

ComposerHerschel Burke Gilbert

EditorBruce B. Pierce

ProducerWalter Wanger

Cast

Neville Brandas James V. Dunn

Emile Meyeras Warden Reynolds

Frank Faylenas Commissioner Haskell

Leo Gordonas Crazy Mike Carne

Robert Osterlohas The Colonel

Paul Freesas Guard Monroe

Don Keeferas Reporter

Alvy Mooreas Gator

Dabbs Greeras Schuyler

Whit Bissellas Guard Snader

James Andersonas Guard Acton

Carleton Youngas Captain of the Guards Barrett

Harold J. Kennedyas Reporter

William Schallertas Reporter

Jonathan Holeas Reporter Russell

Robert Pattenas Frank

William Phippsas Mickey

Joel Fluellenas Al

Roy Glennas Guard Delmar

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Articles

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Don Siegel and MeSam Peckinpah — Apr 29, 2014
Riot in Cell Block 11: States of ExceptionChris Fujiwara — Apr 21, 2014
There’s a Riot Goin’ OnGlenn Kenny — May 1, 2014

Riot in Cell Block 11 (1954) | Criteria