The movie follows the story of Sergeant Jake Roenick (played by Ethan Hawke), a troubled police officer who is working the night shift at a nearly abandoned police precinct in Detroit. On New Year’s Eve, a blizzard hits the city, and the precinct is scheduled to be closed down the next day.
However, the quiet night takes a dramatic turn when a group of armed men, led by notorious crime lord Marion Bishop (played by Laurence Fishburne), arrive at the precinct seeking refuge. They are being pursued by corrupt cops who want to silence Bishop before he can testify against them.
As the situation escalates into a violent standoff, Roenick must team up with Bishop and the other unlikely allies trapped inside the precinct, including secretary Iris Ferry (played by Drea de Matteo), psychologist Alex Sabian (played by Maria Bello), and criminals Beck (played by John Leguizamo) and Smiley (played by Ja Rule), to fend off the attackers and survive the night.
In the climax of the film, Roenick and his makeshift team face a final assault from the corrupt cops, who are determined to eliminate Bishop and anyone who stands in their way. With their backs against the wall, Roenick and his allies must fight tooth and nail to defend the precinct and prevent the attackers from breaching its defenses.
The film concludes with Roenick and his surviving allies emerging victorious from the deadly confrontation, but not without paying a heavy price. As dawn breaks and the blizzard subsides, Roenick and his colleagues reflect on the events of the night and the sacrifices made to protect the precinct and uphold the law.
Overall, “Assault on Precinct 13” is a tense and action-packed thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish. With its gritty atmosphere, intense action sequences, and compelling performances, it offers a thrilling movie experience that leaves a lasting impression.