Escape from Alcatraz
1979, English. Directed by Don Siegel.
No one has ever escaped from Alcatraz… and no one ever will!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 June 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Tuggle, Don Siegel
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $43M
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What Escape from Alcatraz is based on
Escape from Alcatraz is based on Escape from Alcatraz, a 1963 novel by J. Campbell Bruce.
Novel · 1963
Escape from Alcatraz
By J. Campbell Bruce
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Escape from Alcatraz: quick answers
Is Escape from Alcatraz worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 3,346 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Escape from Alcatraz?
Escape from Alcatraz runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Escape from Alcatraz have a post-credits scene?
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Escape from Alcatraz parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Escape from Alcatraz is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Escape from Alcatraz on?
Escape from Alcatraz isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Escape from Alcatraz?
If you liked Escape from Alcatraz, try Nowhere to Run, The Enforcer, No Escape.
Who directed Escape from Alcatraz?
Escape from Alcatraz (1979) was directed by Don Siegel and stars Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom.
What is Escape from Alcatraz based on?
Escape from Alcatraz is based on Escape from Alcatraz, a 1963 novel by J. Campbell Bruce.