About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1979
Runtime
1h 53m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.5/10
Votes
3,180
Genre
Drama, Thriller
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$8.0M
Cast
prison
island
based on novel or book
escape
san francisco, california
alcatraz prison
prison warden
based on true story
prison escape
1960s
escape plan
apologetic
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Questions about Escape from Alcatraz
How long is Escape from Alcatraz?
Escape from Alcatraz has a runtime of 1h 53m (1 hour and 53 minutes).
Who directed Escape from Alcatraz?
Escape from Alcatraz was directed by Don Siegel and released in 1979.
What genre is Escape from Alcatraz?
Escape from Alcatraz is a Drama, Thriller film (1979).
Who stars in Escape from Alcatraz?
The cast of Escape from Alcatraz includes Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau, Fred Ward.
What is the TMDB rating for Escape from Alcatraz?
Escape from Alcatraz has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 3,180 votes.
