Escape from Alcatraz
“No one has ever escaped from Alcatraz… and no one ever will!”
Synopsis
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.
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Escape from Alcatraz (1979) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-21
Top Cast
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Clint Eastwood
Frank Morris
Patrick McGoohan
Warden
Roberts Blossom
Doc
Jack Thibeau
Clarence Anglin
Fred Ward
John Anglin
Paul Benjamin
English
Larry Hankin
Charley Butts
Bruce M. Fischer
Wolf
Frank Ronzio
Litmus
Fred Stuthman
Johnson
David Cryer
Wagner
Hank Brandt
Associate Warden
Ray K. Goman
Cellblock Captain
Blair Burrows
Fight Guard
Madison Arnold
Zimmerman
Garry Goodrow
Weston
Ron Vernan
Stone
Ed Vasgersian
Cranston
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 22, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 7, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$43M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.38x
+$35M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Siegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Tuggle, Don Siegel
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- Escape from Alcatraz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $43M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Malpaso Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Siegel
Richard Tuggle, Don Siegel, J. Campbell Bruce
Jerry Fielding
Bruce Surtees
Ferris Webster
Don Siegel, Robert Daley
Department Leadership Roster
Don Siegel
Director
Allen E. Smith
Production Design
Don Siegel
Producer
Ferris Webster
Editor
Richard Tuggle
Screenplay
Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Don Siegel
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from Alcatraz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Escape from Alcatraz?
Escape from Alcatraz was directed by Don Siegel.
Who stars in Escape from Alcatraz?
The principal cast of Escape from Alcatraz includes Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau, Fred Ward.
When was Escape from Alcatraz released and how long is it?
Escape from Alcatraz was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Escape from Alcatraz?
Escape from Alcatraz had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $43M at the worldwide box office (5.38 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Escape from Alcatraz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape from Alcatraz was composed by Jerry Fielding.
Is Escape from Alcatraz based on a book or true story?
Escape from Alcatraz is adapted from the following source material: Book: "J. Campbell Bruce".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape from Alcatraz?
Escape from Alcatraz holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).