---
title: "Assault on Precinct 13"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/assault-on-precinct-13-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 8978
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/assault-on-precinct-13-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Assault on Precinct 13 is a film first released in 2005. Catalogued under Thriller, Action, Adventure, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Rogue Pictures, Why Not Productions, Liaison Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lone cop must unite cops and criminals to survive a deadly siege on New Year's Eve."

### Why Watch
- High‑stakes siege scenario
- Unlikely alliance between police and inmates
- Intense action sequences

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic violence may be intense
- Familiar siege premise for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic violence and intense suspense, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, gritty, claustrophobic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/assault-on-precinct-13-2005#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean-François Richet
- **Networks / Studios**: Rogue Pictures, Why Not Productions, Liaison Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ethan Hawke** as *Sergeant Jake Roenick*
- **Laurence Fishburne** as *Marion Bishop*
- **Gabriel Byrne** as *Captain Marcus Duvall*
- **Maria Bello** as *Dr. Alex Sabian*
- **Drea de Matteo** as *Iris Ferry*
- **John Leguizamo** as *Beck*
- **Brian Dennehy** as *Sargeant Jasper O'Shea*
- **Ja Rule** as *Smiley*
- **Currie Graham** as *Mike Kahane*
- **Aisha Hinds** as *Anna*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When does the story take place?
The events unfold on New Year's Eve as the police station is set to close.

### Q: Who leads the defense inside the station?
Officer Jake Roenick organizes both police and inmates to protect themselves.

### Q: What is the main threat?
A mob seeks to kill mobster Marion Bishop, forcing a violent siege.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is an American action crime thriller.

### Q: Are there any corrupt police elements?
The story includes corrupt officers surrounding the station, adding tension.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Assault on Precinct 13 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/8978)
- [Assault on Precinct 13 (2005 film) - Wikiquote](https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Assault_on_Precinct_13_(2005_film))
- [Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) | Informace o filmu | MovieZone…](https://film.moviezone.cz/assault-on-precinct-13)

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