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Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
Clint Eastwoodas Frank Morris
Patrick McGoohanas Warden
Roberts Blossomas Doc
Jack Thibeauas Clarence Anglin
Fred Wardas John Anglin
Paul Benjaminas English
Larry Hankinas Charley Butts
Bruce M. Fischeras Wolf
Frank Ronzioas Litmus
Fred Stuthmanas Johnson
David Cryeras Wagner
Hank Brandtas Associate Warden
Ray K. Gomanas Cellblock Captain
Blair Burrowsas Fight Guard
Facts
| Release date | June 22, 1979 |
| Runtime | 113 min (1h 53m) โ about the same as the 1979 average of 113 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $8,000,000 |
| Box office | $43,004,381 (5.4ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0079116 |
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Questions
How long is Escape from Alcatraz?
Escape from Alcatraz runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is Escape from Alcatraz worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 3,288 votes, which places it #9 of 32 films released in 1979 in this index (top 75%) and #224 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Escape from Alcatraz?
Escape from Alcatraz was directed by Don Siegel. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Dirty Harry (1971), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), The Beguiled (1971).
Who stars in Escape from Alcatraz?
Clint Eastwood as Frank Morris; Patrick McGoohan as Warden; Roberts Blossom as Doc; Jack Thibeau as Clarence Anglin; Fred Ward as John Anglin; Paul Benjamin as English.
What is Escape from Alcatraz rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Escape from Alcatraz?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18236.