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Attica

  • Drama
  • History
  • TV Movie
Confirmed1980-03-025.76.4Trakt

Acclaimed dramatization recreating the incidents surrounding the 1971 revolt in New York's Attica State Prison that lasted for 23 days and resulted in the greatest casualty toll between Americans since the Civil War.

Attica is a 1980 drama that recreates the harrowing 1971 uprising at New York's Attica State Prison, a 23-day standoff that became one of the deadliest conflicts between Americans since the Civil War. This acclaimed TV movie examines the complex events, tensions, and tragic aftermath of the revolt through a historical dramatization lens.

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When was Attica released?

Attica premiered on March 2, 1980 as a television movie.

What historical event does Attica cover?

The film dramatizes the 1971 Attica State Prison revolt in New York, a 23-day standoff that resulted in significant casualties and remains one of the deadliest conflicts between Americans since the Civil War.

Is Attica a theatrical film or TV movie?

Attica is a TV movie, produced for television rather than theatrical release.

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