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Assault on Precinct 13 (2005)

“Unite and fight.”

6.2/10 · 1,254 votes 1h 49m r ActionAdventureThrillerDramaCrime

#128 of 184 films from 2005 #1536 of 2168 in action

Directed by Jean-François Richet · Written by James DeMonaco

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Overview

On New Year's Eve, inside a police station that's about to be closed for good, officer Jake Roenick must cobble together a force made up cops and criminals to save themselves from a mob looking to kill mobster Marion Bishop.

Cast

Ethan Hawkeas Sergeant Jake Roenick
Laurence Fishburneas Marion Bishop
Gabriel Byrneas Captain Marcus Duvall
Maria Belloas Dr. Alex Sabian
Drea de Matteoas Iris Ferry
John Leguizamoas Beck
Brian Dennehyas Sargeant Jasper O'Shea
Ja Ruleas Smiley
Currie Grahamas Mike Kahane
Aisha Hindsas Anna
Peter Bryantas Lt. Holloway
Matt Cravenas Officer Kevin Capra
Fulvio Cecereas Ray Portnow
Kim Coatesas Officer Rosen

Facts

Release dateJanuary 19, 2005
Runtime109 min (1h 49m) — about the same as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$35,294,470 (1.2× budget)
IMDbtt0398712

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Questions

How long is Assault on Precinct 13?
Assault on Precinct 13 runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is Assault on Precinct 13 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 1,254 votes, which places it #128 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 31%) and #1536 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Assault on Precinct 13?
Assault on Precinct 13 was directed by Jean-François Richet. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 (2008), Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008), Plane (2023).
Who stars in Assault on Precinct 13?
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.
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/30455.

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