Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

This action-packed remake of the John Carpenter classic tells the tale of an under-manned Detroit police precinct on its last day of operation that finds itself under siege by a ruthless force that will not stop. This time, a notorious cop-killer and mobster Marion Bishop (Laurence Fishbourne) is unexpectedly brought into the precinct during a blizzard on New Year's Eve, much to the dismay of police sergeant Jake Roenick (Ethan Hawke). By nightfall, the remaining cops and prisoners find themselves fighting for their lives against a group of rogue cops intent on taking down Bishop before he testifies against them in the courtroom. Now it's up to the officers, secretaries, and inmates on the inside to band together just to survive this one night. Also starring Gabriel Byrne, John Leguizamo, Drea de Matteo, and Brian Dennehy. - Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
01/19/2005
DVD Release Date:
05/10/2005
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for strong violence and language throughout, and for some drug content.
Run Time:
109 min.
Distributor(s):
Focus Features
Production Co.:
Liaisons Films, Outlaw Pictures
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Police Corruption, Under Siege, Rogue Cops, Hostage Situations
Tone:
Claustrophobic, Nocturnal, Visceral, Slick, Tense, Flashy
Keywords:
cop-killer, demands, gangster, hostage, negotiation, organized-crime, police-corruption, precinct, psychiatrist, siege
Country of Origin:
USA (01-19-2005)
Language:
English
Version of / Remake of:
Status:
DVD