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Escape from Alcatraz

PG19791h 53mDon Siegel
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 76
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"No one has ever escaped from Alcatraz… and no one ever will!"

San Francisco Bay, January 18, 1960. Frank Lee Morris is transferred to Alcatraz, a maximum security prison located on a rocky island. Although no one has ever managed to escape from there, Frank and other inmates begin to carefully prepare an escape plan.

DramaThriller
PrisonIslandBased On Novel Or BookEscapeSan Francisco, CaliforniaAlcatraz PrisonPrison WardenBased On True StoryPrison Escape1960s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Escape from Alcatraz (1979) about?

San Francisco Bay, January 18, 1960. Frank Lee Morris is transferred to Alcatraz, a maximum security prison located on a rocky island. Although no one has ever managed to escape from there, Frank and other inmates begin to carefully prepare an escape plan.

Who stars in Escape from Alcatraz?

Escape from Alcatraz stars Clint Eastwood (Frank Morris), Patrick McGoohan (Warden), Roberts Blossom (Doc), Jack Thibeau (Clarence Anglin), Fred Ward (John Anglin). The film was directed by Don Siegel.

How long is Escape from Alcatraz?

Escape from Alcatraz has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated PG.

Is Escape from Alcatraz worth watching?

Escape from Alcatraz holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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