description Escape from Alcatraz Overview
Escape from Alcatraz chronicles the June 1962 attempt by inmates at the federal penitentiary on Alcatraz Island to escape. The film portrays the planning and execution of this event, featuring Clint Eastwood as Frank Lee Morris and a cast including Patrick McGoohan and Fred Ward. It is based upon J. Campbell Bruce’s non-fiction account of the incident.
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info Escape from Alcatraz Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1979 |
help Escape from Alcatraz FAQ
What real escape is Escape from Alcatraz based on?
The film is based on the June 1962 escape attempt by Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. The men were never conclusively found, which is why the case remains famous.
Who does Clint Eastwood play in Escape from Alcatraz?
Clint Eastwood plays Frank Lee Morris, the inmate portrayed as the planner of the escape. Patrick McGoohan plays the prison warden in the 1979 Don Siegel film.
Does the movie show the Anglin brothers?
Yes. The film includes versions of the Anglin brothers, with Fred Ward playing John Anglin and Jack Thibeau playing Clarence Anglin.
Was Escape from Alcatraz filmed at the actual prison?
Yes, major parts of the movie were filmed on Alcatraz Island after the prison had closed. That real location gives the cell blocks, corridors, and bay scenes much of their texture.
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