Riot in Cell Block 11
~FILMED ON THE SPOT BEHIND PRISON WALLS!
Overview
A prisoner leads his counterparts in a protest for better living conditions which turns violent and ugly.
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1954-02-18
Budget: $298780
Revenue: $1531755
Runtime: 80 min
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