Riot in Cell Block 11 (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1954, Riot in Cell Block 11 is a drama and crime film directed by Don Siegel, running about 80 minutes. “FILMED ON THE SPOT BEHIND PRISON WALLS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A prisoner leads his counterparts in a protest for better living conditions which turns violent and ugly.
Who’s in it. Riot in Cell Block 11 stars Neville Brand as James V. Dunn, Emile Meyer as Warden Reynolds, Frank Faylen as Commissioner Haskell and Leo Gordon as Crazy Mike Carne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Riot in Cell Block 11 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riot in Cell Block 11 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riot in Cell Block 11 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riot in Cell Block 11 (1954)?
- In US, Riot in Cell Block 11 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Riot in Cell Block 11 worth watching?
- Riot in Cell Block 11 holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riot in Cell Block 11?
- Riot in Cell Block 11 stars Neville Brand, Emile Meyer, Frank Faylen, Leo Gordon and Robert Osterloh.
- When was Riot in Cell Block 11 released?
- Riot in Cell Block 11 was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.