Escape from Alcatraz tells the story of the only three men ever to escape from the infamous maximum security prison at Alcatraz. In 29 years, the seemingly impenetrable federal penitentiary, which housed Al Capone and "Birdman" Robert Stroud, was only broken once - by three men never heard of again.
Genre: Crime, Drama
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau, Fred Ward
Directed & Produced by: Joel Cox, Bub Asman, Bruce Surtees, Ferris Webster, Marion Dougherty
Release date: 6/22/1979
Running time: 111 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10 by 1444 users