Stir

Recidivist criminal China Jackson (Bryan Brown) wasn't a fan of going back to lockup--and now, he didn't have many among the prison personnel who hadn't forgiven or forgotten his whistleblowing from his last stay. The grueling crackdown across all inmates on account of his presence would ultimately be met with explosive and violent revolt. Remarkably intense for its day, this Australian stunner inspired by the 1974 Bathurst riots also stars Max Phipps, Dennis Miller, Gary Waddell, Phil Motherwell. 101 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; bonus short "The Love Letters from Teralba Road" (1977); featurettes; theatrical trailer.