Alcatraz Island
1937, English. Directed by William C. McGann.
THE ROCK...for killers too tough for steel walls to cage!
A man who has been railroaded into prison is framed for the murder of a fellow inmate and must prove his innocence.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William C. McGannDirector
- John Litel'Gat' Brady
- Ann SheridanFlo Allen
- Mary MaguireAnnabel "Ann" Brady
- Gordon OliverGeorge Drake
- Dick PurcellDavid 'Harp' Santell
- Ben WeldenRichard 'Red' Carroll
- Addison RichardsFred MacLane
- George E. Stone'Tough Tony' Burke
- Vladimir SokoloffThe Flying Dutchman
- Peggy BatesMiss Tolliver
- Doris LloydMiss Marquand
- Charles TrowbridgeAlcatraz Warden
Details
- Released
- 13 October 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Crane Wilbur
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How long is Alcatraz Island?
Alcatraz Island runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
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Alcatraz Island is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Alcatraz Island on?
Alcatraz Island isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 October 1937. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Alcatraz Island?
If you liked Alcatraz Island, try You Only Live Once, They Live by Night, Fallen Angel.
Who directed Alcatraz Island?
Alcatraz Island (1937) was directed by William C. McGann and stars John Litel, Ann Sheridan, Mary Maguire.