Alcatraz Island
“THE ROCK...for killers too tough for steel walls to cage!”
Synopsis
A man who has been railroaded into prison is framed for the murder of a fellow inmate and must prove his innocence.
Top Cast
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John Litel
'Gat' Brady
Ann Sheridan
Flo Allen
Mary Maguire
Annabel "Ann" Brady
Gordon Oliver
George Drake
Dick Purcell
David 'Harp' Santell
Ben Welden
Richard 'Red' Carroll
Addison Richards
Fred MacLane
George E. Stone
'Tough Tony' Burke
Vladimir Sokoloff
The Flying Dutchman
Peggy Bates
Miss Tolliver
Doris Lloyd
Miss Marquand
Charles Trowbridge
Alcatraz Warden
Janet Shaw
Sally Carruthers
Veda Ann Borg
The Red Head
Matty Fain
Butch - Gat's Henchman
Anderson Lawler
'Whitey' Edwards
Carole Landis
Party Girl (uncredited)
Edward Keane
Crandall (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. McGann
- Screenplay & Story
- Crane Wilbur
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Alcatraz Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. McGann
Crane Wilbur
Heinz Roemheld
L. William O'Connell
Frank DeWar
Department Leadership Roster
William C. McGann
Director
Crane Wilbur
Screenplay
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Frank DeWar
Editor
L. William O'Connell
Director of Photography
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alcatraz Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alcatraz Island about?
A man who has been railroaded into prison is framed for the murder of a fellow inmate and must prove his innocence.
Who directed Alcatraz Island?
Alcatraz Island was directed by William C. McGann.
Who stars in Alcatraz Island?
The principal cast of Alcatraz Island includes John Litel, Ann Sheridan, Mary Maguire, Gordon Oliver, Dick Purcell.
When was Alcatraz Island released and how long is it?
Alcatraz Island was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Alcatraz Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alcatraz Island was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alcatraz Island?
Alcatraz Island holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).