Blackout (1978)
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Directors
Eddy Matalon
Cast
James Mitchum, Robert Carradine, June Allyson, Ray Milland, Don Granberry, Terry Haig, Victor B. Tyler, Fred Doederlein, Peter MacNeill, Bill Zaget, Vlasta Vrana
The story
Four sadistic criminals who, after escaping during a transfer, take over a posh Manhattan apartment complex and start looting and terrorizing its occupants during New York City's 1977 blackout. Police officer Dan Evans sets out to rescue the hostages.
Genres
Exploitation Film, action film, thriller film
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