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Assault on Precinct 13
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Assault on Precinct 13

1976-10-08 · 91 min · ★ 7.3

Thriller · Action · Crime

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.

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Directors
John Carpenter
Production companies
Overseas FilmGroup, The CKK Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 150,000

Top Cast

Austin StokerAustin StokerEthan Bishop
Darwin JostonDarwin JostonNapoleon Wilson
Laurie ZimmerLaurie ZimmerLeigh
Martin WestMartin WestLawson
Tony BurtonTony BurtonWells
Charles CyphersCharles CyphersStarker
Nancy KyesNancy KyesJulie
Peter BruniIce Cream Man
John J. FoxWarden
Marc RossPatrolman Tramer
Alan KossPatrolman Baxter
Henry BrandonHenry BrandonChaney
Kim RichardsKim RichardsKathy
Frank DoubledayFrank DoubledayWhite Warlord
Gilbert De la PenaChicano Warlord
Peter FranklandCaudell
Al NakauchiOriental Warlord
Gilman RankinGilman RankinBus Driver
Cliff BattuelloFirst Guard
Horace JohnsonSecond Guard

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