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A riot in a state prison is staged to cover up an escape attempt, during which many inmates and guards are killed. Shot on location at Arizona State Prison.
A riot in a state prison is staged to cover up an escape attempt, during which many inmates and guards are killed. Shot on location at Arizona State Prison.
The film depicts a prison riot, focusing on the immediate human drama, power dynamics, and the struggle for survival within the chaotic environment, without explicitly championing a specific political solution or ideological perspective on criminal justice.
The movie features visible diversity in its lead cast, including a prominent Black actor. However, its narrative primarily focuses on the dynamics of a prison riot and does not explicitly center on or critique traditional identities or DEI themes as a core element of its storytelling.
The lead character, Cully Briston, was not explicitly described as Black in Frank Elli's source novel, but is portrayed by a Black actor, Jim Brown, in the film adaptation.
The film 'Riot' (1969) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely centered on a prison riot and the dynamics within the male inmate population and the correctional staff, with no elements related to queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original prison drama from 1969, not an adaptation of widely established characters from comics, myths, or a reboot of a well-known franchise. Its characters are not pre-established in a way that would allow for a gender swap as defined.
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