Escape from Alcatraz tells the story of the only three men ever to escape from the infamous maximum security prison at Alcatraz. In 29 years, the seemingly impenetrable federal penitentiary, which housed Al Capone and "Birdman" Robert Stroud, was only broken once - by three men never heard of again..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 111 minutes
✓ Genre: Crime, Drama
✓ Stars: Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau, Fred Ward
✓ Director: Joel Cox, Bub Asman, Bruce Surtees, Ferris Webster, Marion Dougherty
The Escape from Alcatraz (1979) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Escape from Alcatraz (1979) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Escape from Alcatraz (1979) is staring with Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau, Fred Ward, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Joel Cox, Bub Asman, Bruce Surtees, Ferris Webster, Marion Dougherty juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.