Assault on Precinct 13 1976
"A white-hot night of hate!"
John Carpenter's *Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)* transforms a once-bustling police station into a pressure cooker of tension, where survival hinges on an uneasy alliance.
Director: John Carpenter
Cast
Austin Stoker
Ethan Bishop
Darwin Joston
Napoleon Wilson
Laurie Zimmer
Leigh
Martin West
Lawson
Tony Burton
Wells
Charles Cyphers
Starker
Nancy Kyes
Julie
Peter Bruni
Ice Cream Man
John J. Fox
Warden
Marc Ross
Patrolman Tramer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) about?
The film follows a group of strangers trapped inside a soon-to-be-closed Los Angeles police station, forced to band together against a merciless street gang's violent siege. As night falls, tensions rise, and alliances are tested in a desperate fight for survival.
Who directed Assault on Precinct 13?
John Carpenter, the visionary behind horror and thriller classics like *Halloween* and *The Thing*, directed *Assault on Precinct 13*.
Who stars in Assault on Precinct 13?
Austin Stoker leads the cast as the heroic highway patrol officer, joined by Darwin Joston, Laurie Zimmer, Martin West, and Tony Burton in key roles.
Is Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) worth watching?
Absolutely—this tightly paced thriller delivers relentless suspense, striking visuals, and a pulse-pounding score that cemented John Carpenter's reputation as a master of genre filmmaking. Its influence on action and horror cinema is undeniable, making it a must-watch for fans of gritty, atmospheric storytelling.
How long is Assault on Precinct 13?
The film runs for 91 minutes, a brisk runtime that keeps the tension taut from start to finish.
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About Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) — A Gritty Siege Thriller That Redefined Midnight Movies
John Carpenter's *Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)* transforms a once-bustling police station into a pressure cooker of tension, where survival hinges on an uneasy alliance. A hardened highway patrol officer, a convicted criminal seeking refuge, a lone secretary clinging to her wits, and a handful of inmates form the ragtag defenders of Precinct 13 against a relentless, vengeful gang wielding fear as a weapon. As bullets whistle through the night and the precinct's walls tremble under siege, Carpenter crafts a claustrophobic thriller that pits desperation against sheer willpower. The film's gritty realism and raw energy pulse through its tight 91-minute runtime, exploring themes of isolation, unity, and the thin line between law and chaos in a city on the edge of collapse.
This neon-soaked nocturnal battle doesn't just test bodies—it strips away pretenses, exposing the primal instincts that surface when the thin veneer of civilization frays. With its pulsing score and unflinching portrayal of urban decay, *Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)* isn't just a siege story; it's a chilling reflection on how far ordinary people will go to fight for what little they have left.
