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Riot on 42nd St.(1987)
Status: Released
Date: 1987-10-30
48%
5 Votes
Time: 1h 29m
You want SCUM, you came to the right PLACE!
Overview:
Tough ex-con Glenn Barnes gets paroled from prison after serving a sentence for manslaughter. Glenn plans to reopen his old nightclub the Garage on 42nd Street. Vicious rival nightclub owner Farrell threatens to take drastic measures if Glenn goes through with his plan. After all the employees get massacred by Farrell's flunkies on opening night, Glenn reverts back to his brutish criminal ways to exact a harsh revenge on Farrell and his men.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: Riot on 42nd St.
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Hayden
Glenn Barnes
Jeff Fahey
Frank Tackler
Frances Sherman
Barbara
LeeAnne Baker
New Dancer
Tom Billett
Thug
Lance Lewman
Tom Barnes
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