Plot — What is Strangeways: Britain's Toughest Prison Riot about?
Twenty-five years after the biggest riot in British penal history, this film brings together the ringleaders of the trouble with the prison guards they battled with over three weeks of anarchy that brought Strangeways to its knees. For the first time, these events are told through unparalleled access to the people at the heart of the riot - ex-inmates, prison officers and the governor himself - createing a compelling story of the struggle for power between the authorities and the hardcore prisoners who ultimately took their protest onto the prison roof. The stand-off that followed is documented until the final moments, when the siege was ended in a dramatic takedown in front of rolling news cameras.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2015 |
| Genre | Documentary, Crime |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 60 min |
Strangeways: Britain's Toughest Prison Riot — FAQ
Is Strangeways: Britain's Toughest Prison Riot worth watching? Twenty-five years after the biggest riot in British penal history, this film brings together the ringleaders of the trouble with the prison guards they battled with over three weeks of anarchy that brought Strangeways to
Who directed Strangeways: Britain's Toughest Prison Riot? Directed by David Belton.
Who is in the cast of Strangeways: Britain's Toughest Prison Riot? It stars Shaun Dooley.
Where can I stream Strangeways: Britain's Toughest Prison Riot? Streaming availability for Strangeways: Britain's Toughest Prison Riot is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Strangeways: Britain's Toughest Prison Riot release? It released in 2015.
