Escape from Alcatraz

No one has ever escaped from Alcatraz… and no one ever will!

⭐ 7.5 /10 3,083 votes

June 22, 1979 1h 53m Released

Drama Thriller

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Don Siegel
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        J. Campbell Bruce, Richard Tuggle
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Paramount Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.5/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $8,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Clint Eastwood

Frank Morris

Patrick McGoohan

Warden

Roberts Blossom

Doc

Jack Thibeau

Clarence Anglin

Fred Ward

John Anglin

Paul Benjamin

English

Larry Hankin

Charley Butts

Bruce M. Fischer

Wolf

Frank Ronzio

Litmus

Fred Stuthman

Johnson

David Cryer

Wagner

Hank Brandt

Associate Warden

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Escape from Alcatraz released?

Escape from Alcatraz was released on June 22, 1979.

How long is Escape from Alcatraz?

The runtime of Escape from Alcatraz is 1h 53m.

What genre is Escape from Alcatraz?

Escape from Alcatraz is a Drama, Thriller movie.

What is the rating of Escape from Alcatraz?

Escape from Alcatraz has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Escape from Alcatraz?

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Who directed Escape from Alcatraz?

Escape from Alcatraz was directed by Don Siegel.

Who stars in Escape from Alcatraz?

The main cast of Escape from Alcatraz includes Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom.

What language is Escape from Alcatraz in?

Escape from Alcatraz is originally in English.