Escape from Alcatraz

Name: Escape from Alcatraz
Released: 1979-06-22
Rating: 7.505

7.5/10 (3,191)

·1979· 113 min

Director: Don Siegel

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

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.

Where to Watch

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Trailer

Cast

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

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David Cryer

Wagner

Hank Brandt

Associate Warden

In brief

Escape from Alcatraz (1979) is a drama, thriller film. With an average rating of 7.5/10 from 3,191 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 53min. You can stream it on: History Vault.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escape from Alcatraz online?

Escape from Alcatraz is available on the following streaming services: History Vault. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Escape from Alcatraz?

Escape from Alcatraz runs 113 minutes (1h 53min).

What rating does Escape from Alcatraz have?

Escape from Alcatraz has an average rating of 7.5/10 based on 3,191 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Escape from Alcatraz from?

Escape from Alcatraz was released in 1979.