Riot in Cell Block 11 (1954)

Name: Riot in Cell Block 11
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1954
Duration: 80 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Neville Brand, Emile Meyer, Frank Faylen, Leo Gordon, Robert Osterloh

1h 20m United States of America

Crime Drama

Plot

A determined inmate spearheads a revolt among his fellow prisoners, demanding improved living conditions within the harsh confines of a penitentiary. As tensions escalate, the protest spirals into chaos and brutality, revealing the deep-seated frustrations and injustices faced behind bars. With powerful performances and a gripping narrative, the film explores themes of desperation and the struggle for dignity in a dehumanizing environment. The uprising serves as a poignant commentary on the penal system and the lengths to which individuals will go to fight for their rights.

Cast

Neville Brand Emile Meyer Frank Faylen Leo Gordon Robert Osterloh Paul Frees Don Keefer Alvy Moore Dabbs Greer Whit Bissell James Anderson Carleton Young Harold J. Kennedy William Schallert Jonathan Hole