Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
Escape from Alcatraz is a book-based movie adapted from "Escape from Alcatraz" by J. Campbell Bruce. This Drama/Thriller film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is June 22, 1979.
The Source Material
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Overview
Mobster Al “Scarface” Capone, “Machine Gun” Kelly, Robert Stroud aka the Birdman: only the most violent, desperate criminals were sent to Alcatraz Island—the Rock—where prison conditions were so harsh that escape, riot—even death—were an inmate’s only hope. I…
About The Movie
Description
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.
Details
- Title
- Escape from Alcatraz
- Original Title
- Escape from Alcatraz
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- US Theatrical
- June 22, 1979 · Rated PG