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Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)

โ€œA white-hot night of hate!โ€

7.3/10 ยท 1,260 votes 1h 31m r ActionThrillerCrime

#12 of 23 films from 1976 #426 of 2168 in action

Directed by John Carpenter ยท Written by John Carpenter

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Overview

A highway patrol officer, two criminals, and a station secretary form an unlikely alliance to defend a defunct Los Angeles precinct against a siege by a bloodthirsty street gang.

Cast

Austin Stokeras Ethan Bishop
Darwin Jostonas Napoleon Wilson
Laurie Zimmeras Leigh
Martin Westas Lawson
Tony Burtonas Wells
Charles Cyphersas Starker
Nancy Kyesas Julie
Peter Brunias Ice Cream Man
John J. Foxas Warden
Marc Rossas Patrolman Tramer
Alan Kossas Patrolman Baxter
Henry Brandonas Chaney
Kim Richardsas Kathy
Frank Doubledayas White Warlord

Facts

Release dateOctober 8, 1976
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) โ€” shorter as the 1976 average of 122 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$150,000
IMDbtt0074156

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Questions

How long is Assault on Precinct 13?
Assault on Precinct 13 runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is Assault on Precinct 13 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 1,260 votes, which places it #12 of 23 films released in 1976 in this index (top 52%) and #426 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Assault on Precinct 13?
Assault on Precinct 13 was directed by John Carpenter. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Thing (1982), Halloween (1978), They Live (1988).
Who stars in Assault on Precinct 13?
Austin Stoker as Ethan Bishop; Darwin Joston as Napoleon Wilson; Laurie Zimmer as Leigh; Martin West as Lawson; Tony Burton as Wells; Charles Cyphers as Starker.
What is Assault on Precinct 13 rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Assault on Precinct 13?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/150703.

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