Escape from Alcatraz(1979)
“No one has ever escaped from Alcatraz… and no one ever will!”
Overview
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.
Director
Don Siegel
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$43M
Cast
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
Larry Hankin
as Charley Butts
Bruce M. Fischer
as Wolf
Frank Ronzio
as Litmus
Fred Stuthman
as Johnson
David Cryer
as Wagner
Hank Brandt
as Associate Warden
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$43M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Malpaso Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Escape from Alcatraz?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Escape from Alcatraz (1979).
What is Escape from Alcatraz 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 directed Escape from Alcatraz?▼
Escape from Alcatraz was directed by Don Siegel and released in 1979. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Escape from Alcatraz?▼
Escape from Alcatraz has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in Escape from Alcatraz?▼
The cast of Escape from Alcatraz includes Clint Eastwood as Frank Morris, Patrick McGoohan as Warden, Roberts Blossom as Doc, Jack Thibeau as Clarence Anglin, Fred Ward as John Anglin and more.
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