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ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ
Explore Escape from Alcatraz (1979), a drama and thriller movie, without spoilers. See ratings, runtime, audience fit, and similar movies on NoSpoilers.
"No one has ever escaped from Alcatraz… and no one ever will!"
19791h 53m7.5 TMDb
Directed by Don Siegel
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Condensed premise
San Francisco Bay, January 18, 1960. Frank Lee Morris is transferred to Alcatraz, a maximum security prison located on a rocky island.
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Movie Vibe
Suspense7.4
Emotion7.4
Complexity6.7
Humor5
Realism7.5
Action5.4
Darkness5.6
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓viewers who enjoy suspense and tension
- ✓viewers who appreciate critically recognized cinema
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –fans of purely lighthearted entertainment
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