: Portrays Marion Bishop, a calm, menacing crime boss who becomes the defenders' most capable ally. Gabriel Byrne : The primary antagonist, Captain Duvall.
: Sergeant Jake Roenick (Ethan Hawke), a weathered officer struggling with PTSD and substance abuse, must lead a ragtag group of skeleton-crew staff and prisoners to defend the precinct.
: The attackers use high-tech gear, including infrared lasers and advanced tactical weaponry, forcing the defenders to use creative traps within the run-down precinct. Cast & Key Performances
: Plays Sgt. Jake Roenick, the "Napoleon" equivalent of the original, seeking redemption through the siege.
: Includes John Leguizamo (Beck), Maria Bello (Dr. Alex Sabian), Brian Dennehy (Sgt. Jasper O'Shea), and Ja Rule (Smiley). Production & Technical Details Assault on Precinct 13 and the Limits of the Remake
The film is noted for its strong ensemble cast, which critics credited for carrying the "B-movie" plot:
The 2005 remake of , directed by Jean-François Richet , is a modernized action-thriller based on John Carpenter's 1976 cult classic. While it retains the core "siege" premise, it introduces significant narrative shifts, moving the setting from Los Angeles to a snow-buried Detroit on New Year's Eve. Core Plot & Narrative Twists
: Unlike the original where a faceless gang attacks, the remake features a squad of corrupt police officers led by Captain Marcus Duvall (Gabriel Byrne). They aim to kill crime lord Marion Bishop (Laurence Fishburne) before he can testify against them.
