Escape from Alcatraz (1979) Escape from Alcatraz

Escape from Alcatraz ★★★ 1979 (PG) A fascinating account of the one and only successful escape from the maximum security prison at Alcatraz in 1962. The three men were never heard from again. 112m/C VHS, DVD. Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Fred Ward, Danny Glover; Director: Donald Siegel; Writer: Richard Tuggle; Writer: Bruce Surtees; Cameo: Jerry Fielding.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1979
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 112
Display Color
Formats VHS, DVD
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Fred Ward
Actor Clint Eastwood
Actor Roberts Blossom
Actor Danny Glover
Actor Patrick McGoohan
Cameo Jerry Fielding
Cinematographer Bruce Surtees
Director Donald Siegel
Writer Richard Tuggle