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Escape from Alcatraz is an crime movie directed by Don Siegel(as Donald Siegel) and starring Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom and Jack Thibeau and Fred Ward. The movie was written by J. Campbell Bruce (book), Richard Tuggle (screenplay). The film has a $8 million budget with a 111-minute running time. Escape from Alcatraz currently has a 7.6 IMDb rating, based on 100563 and 76 Metascore on Metacritic. The movie is rated PG.
Escape from Alcatraz release date
When does Escape from Alcatraz come out in theaters?
The official theatrical release date for Escape from Alcatraz (1979) is June 22, 1979.
When will Escape from Alcatraz be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital?
Escape from Alcatraz DVD/Blu-ray release date is N/A. The estimated DVD release date is N/A. The movie has been out for around since its theatrical release. DVD and Blu-ray releases typically come out 12-16 weeks after the theatrical premiere.
Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes will be available 1-2 weeks before the Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases – sometime in N/A. Dates do change so check back often as the release approaches. We will update this page with more details as they become available.
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Escape from Alcatraz budget
How much did Escape from Alcatraz cost to make?
$8,000,000 budget
The movie cost $8 million to make.
Escape from Alcatraz rating
PG Rated
Escape from Alcatraz is rated PG. Parental guidance is suggested, meaning some material may not be suitable for children. Parents are urged to give “parental guidance.” The movie may contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Escape from Alcatraz reviews
7.6 IMDb 76 Metascore
The movie currently has a 7.6 of out 10 IMDb rating and 76 Metascore on Metacritic. We will continue to add and update review scores.
Escape from Alcatraz trailer
Escape from Alcatraz plot summary
What is Escape from Alcatraz about?
Escape from Alcatraz tells the story of the only three men ever to escape from the infamous maximum security prison at Alcatraz. In 29 years, the seemingly impenetrable federal penitentiary, which housed Al Capone and “Birdman” Robert Stroud, was only broken once – by three men never heard of again.
Synopsis from IMDb – Alcatraz is the most secure prison of its time. It is believed that no one can ever escape from it, until three daring men make a possible successful attempt at escaping from one of the most infamous prisons in the world.
The running times are based on US timings only and all times are rounded off to the nearest minute. Other countries may have different running lengths. Theatrical releases running times differ due to the counting of frames from the first frame to the last frame of any credits.
Escape from Alcatraz cast
Who is in Escape from Alcatraz?
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Clint Eastwood as Frank Morris |
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Patrick McGoohan as Warden |
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Roberts Blossom as Chester “Doc” Dalton |
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Jack Thibeau as Clarence Anglin |
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Fred Ward as John Anglin |
Escape from Alcatraz box Office
How much did Escape from Alcatraz make?
$43,000,000 worldwide
The film has made over $43 million worldwide at the box office. This does not include the DVD, Blu-ray and digital sales.
Escape from Alcatraz details
| Theatrical Release Date: | June 22, 1979 |
| DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: | N/A |
| Film Budget: | $8 million |
| Box Office: | $43 million |
| Length: | 111 minutes |
| Genre: | Crime, Drama |
| Language: | English |
Escape from Alcatraz facts
How long is Escape from Alcatraz?
The movie is 111 minutes long (1 hour and 51 minutes).
What year did Escape from Alcatraz come out?
The movie is out on June 22, 1979. The movie has been out for .
Who is the lead actor in the movie?
Clint Eastwood plays as Frank Morris.
Who is the director of Escape from Alcatraz?
Don Siegel(as Donald Siegel) directed the movie.
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