ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ (Theatrical Release USA 1979)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.5|5.0 Starsìììì

Escape from Alcatraz shows the Clint Eastwood grit and is a complete winner for entertainment.

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Storyline

Frank Morris (Clint Eastwood) develops a plan to escape from Alcatraz, a maximum security prison.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Don Siegel for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Robert Daley for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Warden (Patrick McGoohan), Chester Dalton (Roberts Blossom), Clarence Anglin (Jack Thibeau), John Anglin (Fred Ward), English (Paul Benjamin), Charley Butts (Larry Hankin), Wolf (Bruce M. Fischer), Litmus (Frank Ronzio), Johnson (Fred Stuthman), Wagner (David Cryer), Zimmerman (Madison Arnold), and Fight Guard (Blair Burrows).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Its value has not diminished over time. The movie is a winning watch. Great work for Director Don Siegel. Look for Actor Fred Ward, good supporting actor.

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