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Escape from Alcatraz (1979): movie guide
Escape from Alcatraz (1979) is a Drama, Thriller running about 113 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.5/10 from 3,350 votes. Notable cast includes Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1979-06-22
- Runtime: 113 min
- TMDB: 7.5/10
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1979-06-22
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What is Escape from Alcatraz about?
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.
Cast highlights
Escape from Alcatraz features Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau, Fred Ward, Paul Benjamin. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1979-06-22. Runtime: 113 minutes. TMDB score: 7.5/10 (3,350 votes). Genres: Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Escape from Alcatraz?
- Escape from Alcatraz is listed as Drama, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is Escape from Alcatraz?
- Escape from Alcatraz runs about 113 minutes.
- Who stars in Escape from Alcatraz?
- Cast highlights include Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau, Fred Ward, Paul Benjamin.
- Does Cinema Box stream Escape from Alcatraz?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Escape from Alcatraz?
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