Stars: Austin Stoker, Darwin Joston, Laurie Zimmer, Charles Cyphers

Director: John Carpenter

Summary: Classic thriller tale in which a Los Angeles police station is besieged by a gang of cut-throats who seek revenge on the cop who killed one of their members.

Director John Carpenter's second film is a brutal, realistic story about the siege of a small police precinct by a violent and well-armed gang. The gang is seeking the man who killed some of their members in revenge for the accidental shooting of his daughter. After the father enacts his revenge, he wanders to the police precinct in a distraught state. The poorly manned precinct is being phased out of use, and is unprepared for the relentless assult which ensues. The violence in ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 was shocking for its time and has remained so over the years since its release, mainly due to the stark, unaffected direction of a young John Carpenter. Insipired by the cowboy and indian movies Carpenter watched as a boy, the film is more than just an action movie, as it shows the desperation and courage of people living in a violent society. Produced with a modest budget and without Hollywood backing, ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 is a fine example of how a powerful film can be made with limited resources.

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Reviewed by: philreyn
Posted on October 17, 2005 12:43 PM

A John Carpenter classic! The kind of film they had to produce a remake of at some time. The original has stood the test of time and still puts you on edge for the whole movie. You never really understand where the attackers come from, or even why they attack without any fear of their lives? You can forgive this, as it just adds to the films tense mood. When a pretty young girl (11-12?) gets shot dead for no reason at an ice cream van, you know your in for something different. Definitely worth a view.

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Aspect Ratio:	Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Brochure, Photo Gallery
Release Date:	January 17, 2005
Runtime:	87 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	C T D 51061
Keywords:	Special, Assault, Precinct, General, Edition, Wide, Screen, Drama, Thriller
Genre:	Drama