Escape From Alcatraz
– Escape from Alcatraz tells the story of the only three men ever to escape from the infamous maximum ..
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.
22 Jun 1979
English
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Don Siegel
J. Campbell Bruce (book), Richard Tuggle (screenplay)
Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau
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.
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