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Escape from Alcatraz

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

7.519791h 53mDramaThriller
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Escape from Alcatraz at a glance

Escape from Alcatraz is a 1979 drama and thriller film, running 1h 53m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium.

15 age rating1h 53mDramaThriller

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1979-06-22
Runtime
1h 53m
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Director
Don Siegel
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.5 / 10 · 3,348 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Clint EastwoodFrank Morris
Patrick McGoohanWarden
Roberts BlossomDoc
Jack ThibeauClarence Anglin
Fred WardJohn Anglin
Paul BenjaminEnglish
Larry HankinCharley Butts
Bruce M. FischerWolf
Frank RonzioLitmus
Fred StuthmanJohnson
David CryerWagner
Hank BrandtAssociate Warden
Ray K. GomanCellblock Captain
Blair BurrowsFight Guard

Questions about Escape from Alcatraz

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Where can I watch Escape from Alcatraz in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Escape from Alcatraz is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Escape from Alcatraz suitable for children?

Escape from Alcatraz is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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.

How long is Escape from Alcatraz?

Escape from Alcatraz runs for 1h 53m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Escape from Alcatraz trailer?

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