Seven Miles from Alcatraz
“A helpless girl trapped between desperate cons and enemy rats in a lonely lighthouse!”
Synopsis
After Pearl Harbor, convicts at Alcatraz prison live in fear of bomb attacks, driving Champ Larkin and his pal Jimbo to a desperate escape attempt which lands them on a tiny lighthouse island, where they take over. The five inhabitants are stymied in their efforts to summon aid. But the island also figures in the schemes of a big Nazi spy ring; which will win out, the gangsters' greed or their patriotism?
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James Craig
Champ Larkin
Bonita Granville
Anne Porter
Frank Jenks
Jimbo
George Cleveland
"Cap" Porter
Cliff Edwards
Stormy
Erford Gage
Paul Brenner
Tala Birell
Baroness
John Banner
Fritz
Otto Reichow
Max
Bruce Edwards
HQ Radioman Nick
Richard Martin
HQ De-coder
Ann Summers
Nazi Hostess
Kernan Cripps
Cellblock Guard
Charles Flynn
Nazi Sub Radioman
Jack Martin
Nazi Sub Captain
Lee Phelps
Patrol Launch Captain Luther
Albert D'Arno
Radio Eavesdropper
Robert R. Stephenson
Radio Eavesdropper
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Krumgold
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Seven Miles from Alcatraz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Dmytryk
Joseph Krumgold, John D. Klorer
Roy Webb
Robert De Grasse
George Crone
Herman Schlom
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Dmytryk
Director
Joseph Krumgold
Screenplay
Herman Schlom
Producer
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
George Crone
Editor
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seven Miles from Alcatraz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Seven Miles from Alcatraz about?
After Pearl Harbor, convicts at Alcatraz prison live in fear of bomb attacks, driving Champ Larkin and his pal Jimbo to a desperate escape attempt which lands them on a tiny lighthouse island, where they take over. The five inhabitants are stymied in their efforts to summon aid. But the island also figures in the schemes of a big Nazi spy ring; which will win out, the gangsters' greed or their patriotism?
Who directed Seven Miles from Alcatraz?
Seven Miles from Alcatraz was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Who stars in Seven Miles from Alcatraz?
The principal cast of Seven Miles from Alcatraz includes James Craig, Bonita Granville, Frank Jenks, George Cleveland, Cliff Edwards.
When was Seven Miles from Alcatraz released and how long is it?
Seven Miles from Alcatraz was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Seven Miles from Alcatraz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seven Miles from Alcatraz was composed by Roy Webb.