New Alcatraz
“100 Feet of Prehistoric Terror”
Synopsis
Paleontologist Robert Trenton is called to Northeastern Antarctica near the Indian Ocean to help the FBI build an underground maximum-security military base and prison for the world's most dangerous criminals and terrorists, which is dubbed "New Alcatrax" by the staff. While building the prison, the staff accidentally awaken and unleash a prehistoric Boa Constrictor from its 200 year hibernation.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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New Alcatraz (2001) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-16
Top Cast
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Dean Cain
Dr. Robert Trenton
Lisa Lackey
Dr. Jessica Platt-Trenton
Mark Sheppard
Yuri
Dean Biasucci
Major Larsten
Craig Wasson
Warden Fred Riley
Grand L. Bush
Sergeant Quinn
Richard Tanner
Peter Yuvol
Amandah Reyne
Patricia O'Boyle
Greg Collins
Scott Poluso
Gary Hershberger
Goodman
Dana Ashbrook
Kelly Mitich
Robert Madrid
José
Chris Ufland
Jenkins
Christopher Michael
Captain Thomas
Marcus Aurelius
C-123 Pilot
Daniel McCoy
C-123 Co-Pilot
Eric Gerleman
Gulfstream Pilot
Ron Otis
McCarthy
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip J. Roth
- Screenplay & Story
- Terri Neish, Phillip J. Roth
- Original Score
- Richard McHugh
- Original Title
- New Alcatraz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Unified Film Organization, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Blaze Productions LLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip J. Roth
Terri Neish, Phillip J. Roth
Richard McHugh
Todd Barron
Randy Carter, David Flores
Ken Olandt, Jeffery Beach, Richard Smith, Thomas J. Niedermeyer Jr., James Hollensteiner
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Olandt
Producer
Terri Neish
Writer
Phillip J. Roth
Director
Jeffery Beach
Producer
David Huang
Production Design
Julia Bartholomew
Costume Design
Todd Barron
Director of Photography
Randy Carter
Editor
David Flores
Editor
Phillip J. Roth
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New Alcatraz
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What is New Alcatraz about?
Paleontologist Robert Trenton is called to Northeastern Antarctica near the Indian Ocean to help the FBI build an underground maximum-security military base and prison for the world's most dangerous criminals and terrorists, which is dubbed "New Alcatrax" by the staff. While building the prison, the staff accidentally awaken and unleash a prehistoric Boa Constrictor from its 200 year hibernation.
Who directed New Alcatraz?
New Alcatraz was directed by Phillip J. Roth.
Who stars in New Alcatraz?
The principal cast of New Alcatraz includes Dean Cain, Lisa Lackey, Mark Sheppard, Dean Biasucci, Craig Wasson.
When was New Alcatraz released and how long is it?
New Alcatraz was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for New Alcatraz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for New Alcatraz was composed by Richard McHugh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for New Alcatraz?
New Alcatraz holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).