Six Against the Rock
Synopsis
In May of 1946, Alcatraz inmate Bernie Coy initiates a carefully thought out plan to escape the island prison. His plan, carried out with five accomplices, falls apart when they can't obtain a key to unlock a door leading to the yard.
Top Cast
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David Carradine
Bernard 'Bernie' Paul Coy
Richard Dysart
Warden James Johnston
Dennis Farina
Robert Stroud
Charles Haid
Sam Shockley
Howard Hesseman
Joseph 'Dutch' Cretzer
David Morse
Marvin Hubbard
Jan-Michael Vincent
Miran 'Buddy' Thompson
Paul Sanchez
Dan Durando
John Mahon
Officer Bill Miller
J.P. Bumstead
Officer Corwin
Tom Reese
Capt. Weinhold
Ian Patrick Williams
Lt. Bergen
Lee Anthony
Lt. Simpson
Scanlon Gail
Officer Baker
Eric Server
Officer Lageson
Greg Norberg
Associate Warden
H. Ray Huff
Gen. Joseph Stilwell
Don Matheson
Gen. Merrill
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- Clark Howard, John Gay
- Original Score
- William Goldstein
- Original Title
- Six Against the Rock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Gaylord Productions, Schaefer-Karpf-Eckstein Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
Clark Howard, John Gay
William Goldstein
Philip H. Lathrop
Rod Stephens, Alan C. Marks
George Eckstein, Terry Carr, Merrill H. Karpf
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wendkos
Director
Peter Wooley
Production Design
Milton G. Mangum
Costume Design
Rod Stephens
Editor
Alan C. Marks
Editor
Terry Carr
Producer
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
William Goldstein
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Six Against the Rock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Six Against the Rock about?
In May of 1946, Alcatraz inmate Bernie Coy initiates a carefully thought out plan to escape the island prison. His plan, carried out with five accomplices, falls apart when they can't obtain a key to unlock a door leading to the yard.
Who directed Six Against the Rock?
Six Against the Rock was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in Six Against the Rock?
The principal cast of Six Against the Rock includes David Carradine, Richard Dysart, Dennis Farina, Charles Haid, Howard Hesseman.
When was Six Against the Rock released and how long is it?
Six Against the Rock was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Six Against the Rock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Six Against the Rock was composed by William Goldstein.
Is Six Against the Rock based on a book or true story?
Six Against the Rock is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clark Howard".