The L.A. Riot Spectacular (2005)
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The controversial satire The LA Riot Spectacular plays for mordent laughs the events that consumed L.A. in 1992, after the police officers on trial for beating motorist Rodney King were found innocent. The city was engulfed by a massive riot, but the film plays these moments for laughs. In addition to recreating some of the images seen on television, the film skewers a variety of figures including the police, the media, and the citizens of the city. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Christopher McDonald, Emilio Estevez, (more)
- Director(s):
- Marc Klasfeld
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The L.A. Riot Spectacular
The controversial satire The LA Riot Spectacular plays for mordent laughs the events that consumed L.A. in 1992, after the police officers on trial for beating motorist Rodney King were found innocent. The city was engulfed by a massive riot, but the film plays these moments for laughs. In addition to recreating some of the images seen on television, the film skewers a variety of figures including the police, the media, and the citizens of the city. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 80 mins
Complete Cast of The L.A. Riot Spectacular
- Christopher McDonald - Officer Koon
- T.K. Carter - Rodney King
- Charles S. Dutton - Mayor Bradley
- Satya Lee - Soon-Il Lee
- Anne-Marie Johnson - Mary
- Snoop Dogg - Narrator
- George Hamilton - The King Of Beverly Hills
- Emilio Estevez - Officer Powell
- Ronny Cox - Chief Gates
- John Shin - Byung Lee
- David Rasche - Harry
- Charles Durning - Steve Lerman
- William Forsythe - George Holliday
- Director(s):
- Marc Klasfeld
- Writer(s):
- Marc Klasfeld
- Producer(s):
- Marc Klasfeld, John Bard Manulis
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Not For Children)
- Categories:
- Comedy
Warning:
This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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