Nightclub warfare and street justice collide on the seedy side of 42nd Street.
RIOT ON 42ND ST.
You want SCUM, you came to the right PLACE!
Released from prison and looking to reopen his nightclub, Glenn is targeted by a rival club owner who proceeds to massacre all the staff on opening night. The events spur Glenn to return to his old ways as he seeks revenge.
When the Garage opens its doors, don't expect a happy hour.
When Tim Kincaid takes you to 42nd Street, expect no velvet ropes—just body counts. With nightclub carnage, a revenge-fueled ex-con, and a cast that’s at home in the gutter, this is B-movie New York with no apologies.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Riot on 42nd St. is a 1987 American drama film directed by Tim Kincaid about a paroled ex-con who reopens his nightclub, only to face violent retribution from a ruthless rival.
- Director
- Tim Kincaid
- Writer
- Tim Kincaid
- Release
- 1987
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
Synopsis
Tim Kincaid’s entry in the enduring Women in Prison genre gives us the New York Female Juvenile Reformatory New York City detention center for young women. The girls are in there for a whole range of offenses, including manslaughter, drug dealing, and of course, conspiracy to commit oral copulation.
Directed by Tim Kincaid the maker of Bad Girl’s Dormitory
Why Cult
Watch as an ex-con’s dream to reopen his club spirals into all-out war following a staff massacre on opening night.
Director Tim Kincaid brings his signature grit to the seedy underbelly of New York nightlife, with drama as raw as the setting.
Featuring John Hayden, Jeff Fahey, and genre regulars like LeeAnne Baker, the cast is ready to brawl their way through the 42nd Street underworld.
Questions from the Vault
What is Riot on 42nd St. about? +
Riot on 42nd St. centers on ex-con Glenn Barnes, who, after being paroled, attempts to reopen his nightclub but faces violent opposition from a rival owner, leading to a brutal quest for revenge.
Who directed Riot on 42nd St.? +
Riot on 42nd St. was directed by Tim Kincaid.
How long is Riot on 42nd St.? +
Riot on 42nd St. has a runtime of 89 minutes.
What genre is Riot on 42nd St.? +
Riot on 42nd St. is a drama.
Where can I watch Riot on 42nd St.? +
Riot on 42nd St. is available to watch on SassyFlix.