Escape from Alcatraz (1979)

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About Escape from Alcatraz

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.

Year: 1979
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 113mins
Director: Don Siegel
Top cast: Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau, Fred Ward, Paul Benjamin

Escape from Alcatraz release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release: 6 December 1979

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Escape from Alcatraz

Clint Eastwoodas Frank Morris
Patrick McGoohanas Warden
Roberts Blossomas Doc
Jack Thibeauas Clarence Anglin
Fred Wardas John Anglin
Paul Benjaminas English
Larry Hankinas Charley Butts
Bruce M. Fischeras Wolf
Frank Ronzioas Litmus
Fred Stuthmanas Johnson
David Cryeras Wagner
Hank Brandtas Associate Warden
Ray K. Gomanas Cellblock Captain
Blair Burrowsas Fight Guard
Madison Arnoldas Zimmerman

Director: Don Siegel
Screenplay: Richard Tuggle, Don Siegel
Producer: Don Siegel
Original Music Composer: Jerry Fielding
Director of Photography: Bruce Surtees

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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Can I rent or buy Escape from Alcatraz in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy Escape from Alcatraz in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $2.99, buy from $7.99) and Prime Video Store (rent from $2.99, buy from $7.99).

Can I watch Escape from Alcatraz in 4K in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy it in 4K on Apple TV (rent from $2.99, buy from $7.99) and Prime Video Store (rent from $2.99, buy from $7.99). 4K needs a 4K TV or device, and on some services a higher plan.