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Birdman of Alcatraz is a 1962 American biographical drama film directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Burt Lancaster. It is a largely fictionalized version of the life of Robert Stroud, who was sentenced to solitary confinement after having killed a prison guard. A federal prison inmate, he became known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz" because of his studies of birds, which had taken place ...
Edit page. Escape from Alcatraz: Directed by Don Siegel. With Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau. Alcatraz is the most secure prison of its time. It is believed that no one can ever escape from it, until three daring men make a possibly successful attempt at escaping from one of the most infamous prisons in the world.
Oct 12, 2015 · Alcatraz: Search for the Truth: With Quinntin Wolfe Bernstein, Michael Dyke, Michael Esslinger, Erin Una Olson. More than 50 years after three men broke out of the world's toughest penitentiary, HISTORY's 'ALCATRAZ: SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH' uncovers new leads and exclusive family secrets that may solve this country's most notorious cold case.
Jun 7, 1996 · Inspired by a true story. A petty criminal sent to Alcatraz in the 1930s is caught attempting to make an escape. As punishment he is put in solitary confinement. The maximum stay is supposed to be 19 days, but Henri spends years alone, cold and in complete darkness, only to emerge a madman and soon to be a murderer.
Feb 1, 2024 · Alcatraz Island, located in San Francisco Bay, has a rich and complex history that extends far beyond its infamous stint as a federal prison. Known as “The Rock,” it has been a site of unparalleled security and isolation, but its story encompasses periods as a military fortress, a military prison, and later, one of the most notorious federal penitentiaries in American history.
Vince D A great escape film with a nice performance by Clint and the rest of the cast. Definitely worth watching and it does make you want to visit the prison. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 ...
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Apr 11, 2022 · The June 1962 Alcatraz escape was a prison escape from the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, a maximum security facility located on Alcatraz Island in San Franc...
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