Assault on Precinct 13

"A white-hot night of hate!"

Nov 5 1976 R 1h 31m
Action, Crime, Thriller

The lone inhabitants of an abandoned police station are under attack by the overwhelming numbers of a seemingly unstoppable street gang.

Plot

Police ambush and kill several gang members in Los Angeles. Gang members make a pact of blood to strike back at police, and conduct a siege on the police station which is almost abandoned and due to be closed. Staff of the closing precinct and the criminals being held there while in transit must work together to fight off the attacking gang members.

Written by

John Carpenter

Directed by

John Carpenter

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

The CKK Corporation, Overseas FilmGroup

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
58,061
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
89
Popularity
NA