Assault on Precinct 13
Summary:
Cops, secretaries, and prisoners stuck in a soon-to-be-shuttered L.A. police station fight off a horde of murderous gang members in director John Carpenter's homage to Howard Hawks. When police officer Bishop (Austin Stoker) is left in charge of Precinct 13 on the last day it's open, he isn't prepared for the onslaught of a murderous street gang who have come into the possess... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Austin Stoker - (Bishop)
Darwin Joston - (Wilson)
Gilbert De la Pena - (Chicano Warlord)
Al Nakauchi - (Oriental Warlord)
Laurie Zimmer - (Leigh)
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Review:
Although its production values are a solid step up from the audaciously pieced-together Dark Star, John Carpenter's sophomore features remains another example of the director's ability to do more with less. Lean, frill-free, and focused on action, the film earns constant comparisons to Howard Hawks' Rio Bravo and George Romero's Ni... Continue >>
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