The Killing Yard (2001): Cast
The Killing Yard is a 2001 drama directed by Euzhan Palcy, starring Alan Alda as Ernie Goodman, Christopher Heyerdahl and Rose McGowan. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Euzhan Palcy
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Showtime Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Killing Yard About?
The premise of The Killing Yard without spoilers.
Based on the real 1971 Attica prison uprising, a lawyer becomes the sole defender of an inmate accused of murdering two fellow prisoners amid the riot. He must navigate the chaotic prison environment, public fury, and moral ambiguity to secure a fair trial.
The Killing Yard Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- prison
- prison riot
- f rated
- false accusation
- murder
- courtroom
- political corruption
- helicopter
- massacre
- based on true story
The Killing Yard Cast & Characters
Alan Alda leads the cast as Ernie Goodman, with Christopher Heyerdahl as D.A. and Rose McGowan as Linda Borus. Directed by Euzhan Palcy; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Euzhan Palcy
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Alan Alda as Ernie Goodman -
Christopher Heyerdahl as D.A. -
Rose McGowan as Linda Borus -
Morris Chestnut as Shango
Also Starring in The Killing Yard
· 9 more- Larry Day Anthony Simonetti
- Tyrone Benskin Haywood Burns
- Arthur Holden Dr. John Edland
- Benz Antoine Johnny Flowers
- Bill Corday Court Clerk
- Lindsay Owen Pierre L.D. Barkley
- Dean Patrick Fleming Malcolm Bell
- Terence Bowman Juror Thomson
- Lesley Faulkner Beth
More from Euzhan Palcy
More films directed by Euzhan Palcy, best-rated first: A Dry White Season, Ruby Bridges, Aimé Césaire, Une voix pour l’histoire and Siméon.
The Killing Yard Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “杀戮场” and “Attica Hapishanesi”.
- Also known as
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- 杀戮场
- Attica Hapishanesi
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The Killing Yard FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Killing Yard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Killing Yard?
The Killing Yard runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Killing Yard released?
The Killing Yard was released on September 23, 2001.
Who directed The Killing Yard?
The Killing Yard was directed by Euzhan Palcy.
More films by Euzhan Palcy Who is in the cast of The Killing Yard?
The Killing Yard stars Alan Alda as Ernie Goodman, Christopher Heyerdahl as D.A. and Rose McGowan as Linda Borus, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Killing Yard have a post-credit scene?
No. The Killing Yard has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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