Escape From Alcatraz

– Escape from Alcatraz tells the story of the only three men ever to escape from the infamous maximum ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 52 Minutes
Release Year:
1979
Escape from Alcatraz (1979)

Escape from Alcatraz tells the story of the only three men ever to escape from the infamous maximum security prison at Alcatraz. In 29 years, the seemingly impenetrable federal penitentiary, which housed Al Capone and "Birdman" Robert Stroud, was only broken once - by three men never heard of again.

Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
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Escape from Alcatraz (1979) - Trailer

Release Date:

22 Jun 1979

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Don Siegel

Writer:

J. Campbell Bruce (book), Richard Tuggle (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau

Plot:

The true story of three inmates who attempt a daring escape from the infamous prison, Alcatraz Island. Although no-one had managed to escape before, bank robber Frank Morris masterminded this elaborately detailed and, as far as anyone knows, ultimately successful, escape. In 29 years, this seemingly impenetrable federal penitentiary, which housed Al Capone and "Birdman" Robert Stroud, was only broken once by three inmates never heard of again.

Production:

Paramount Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
96%
Metacritic:
76%