What is Riot in Cell Block 11?
Riot in Cell Block 11 is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1954
- Release date
- Feb 18, 1954
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10
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Riot in Cell Block 11 is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
Should you watch it?
“A prison protest spirals into a brutal riot.”
- Authentic on‑location prison setting
- Directed by genre‑defining filmmaker Don Siegel
- Compact 80‑minute runtime keeps tension high
- Violent riot scenes may be intense for sensitive viewers
Watch it if you enjoy gritty, on‑location prison dramas with classic noir style.
The film contains violent and unsettling prison riot scenes, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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Who directed Riot in Cell Block 11?
The film was directed by Don Siegel.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on February 18, 1954.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime drama and film‑noir thriller.
Where was the movie filmed?
It was shot on location behind actual prison walls in California.
What is the main plot premise?
A prisoner leads a protest for better living conditions that escalates into a violent riot.
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