Alcatraz Breakout
“AMERICA'S HELLHOLE PRISON - ESCAPE-PROOF UNTIL JOHN GRANT PROVED IT WASN'T!”
Synopsis
America's most feared prison. The nation's worst gangsters, such men as Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and Alvin Karpis have been broken there, and no man has ever escaped from "The Rock." Alcatraz and its impregnable walls, escape-proof, until inmate 1313-0 proved it wasn't!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Millard
- Screenplay & Story
- Gunnel Kjellin
- Original Title
- Alcatraz Breakout
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- World Video Picture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Millard
Gunnel Kjellin
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Millard
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alcatraz Breakout
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What is Alcatraz Breakout about?
America's most feared prison. The nation's worst gangsters, such men as Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and Alvin Karpis have been broken there, and no man has ever escaped from "The Rock." Alcatraz and its impregnable walls, escape-proof, until inmate 1313-0 proved it wasn't!
Who directed Alcatraz Breakout?
Alcatraz Breakout was directed by Nick Millard.
Who stars in Alcatraz Breakout?
The principal cast of Alcatraz Breakout includes Barrett Cooper, Albert Eskinazi, Irmgard Millard, Ray Myles, Marland Proctor.
When was Alcatraz Breakout released and how long is it?
Alcatraz Breakout was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 58m.