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Escape from Alcatraz

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Synopsis

"Escape from Alcatraz," directed by Don Siegel and released in 1979, is a gripping action biographical crime film starring Clint Eastwood, Jack Thibeau, Roberts Blossom, and Patrick McGoohan. The movie is based on the true story of the infamous escape attempt from the high-security prison on Alcatraz Island. Clint Eastwood plays the lead role of Frank Morris, a cunning and determined inmate who masterminds a daring plan to break out of Alcatraz, known as "The Rock." With the help of a few fellow prisoners, played by Thibeau, Blossom, and McGoohan, Morris navigates the treacherous waters and formidable security measures of the prison in a thrilling bid for freedom. As tensions rise and the escape plan unfolds, viewers are taken on a suspenseful journey filled with twists and turns as the inmates face numerous obstacles and challenges. "Escape from Alcatraz" is a riveting tale of courage, ingenuity, and the relentless pursuit of liberty that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

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Movie Details

Director
Don Siegel
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 52m
Genre
Action, Biography, Crime
MPAA Rating
A

Ratings & Box Office

IMDb Rating (out of 10)
7.6
Metascore (out of 100)
76
Box Office
$43,000,000

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