Escape from Alcatraz
"No one has ever escaped from Alcatraz… and no one ever will!"
Originally released in 1979. Escape from Alcatraz is a drama/thriller film. directed by Don Siegel.
Starring Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, and Roberts Blossom
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 22, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (3,043 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$43M
5.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $43,004,381
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Malpaso Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 a...
Who directed Escape from Alcatraz?
Escape from Alcatraz was directed by Don Siegel.
How long is Escape from Alcatraz?
Escape from Alcatraz has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Escape from Alcatraz released?
Escape from Alcatraz was released on June 22, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Escape from Alcatraz?
The main cast of Escape from Alcatraz includes Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau, Fred Ward.
Is Escape from Alcatraz worth watching?
Escape from Alcatraz has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 3,043 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.