Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,252,682 (36.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.73 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 404 opening theaters/417 max. theaters, 2.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $21,046,603 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) | 6,225 | $6,149,983 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,201-9,300) | 9,258 | $6,149,983 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 27th, 1983 (Wide) by Jensen Farley Pictures |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Franchise: | Chained Heat |
| Comparisons: | vs. The Concrete Jungle Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Crime Drama, Cruel Wardens or Prison Guards, Prison, Prison Riot, Bigotry |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | German Democratic Republic, United States |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 235 | $8,081,048 | May 27, 1983 | 3 |
| Memorial Day (Opening, 3-Day) | 102 | $2,252,682 | May 27, 1983 | 3 |
| Memorial Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 97 | $8,081,048 | May 27, 1983 | 3 |