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Escape from Alcatraz (1979)

Name: Escape from Alcatraz
Director: Don Siegel
Genre: prison film, action film, drama film
Released: 1979
Duration: 111 min
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Madison Arnold, Jim Haynie, Robert Hirschfeld, Frank Ronzio

⏱ 111 min prison film action film drama film

Plot

1979 film directed by Don Siegel

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Why Watch This

Clint Eastwood delivers a quietly intense portrait of a man determined to outwit a fortress that’s supposed to be inescapable. Don Siegel’s lean direction turns the stark Alcatraz setting into a pressure cooker, making every small victory feel monumental.

Best For

Prison‑film fans, Action lovers, Classic cinema enthusiasts, Eastwood fans, 1970s drama aficionados

The CinePearl Take

Eastwood’s understated performance is the film’s beating heart, conveying resolve without needing a lot of dialogue. Siegel’s pacing is methodical, allowing the tension of the escape plan to build slowly but inexorably. The movie also explores themes of institutional dehumanization and personal agency, making it feel more than just a heist thriller.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Don Siegel
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Madison Arnold, Jim Haynie, Robert Hirschfeld, Frank Ronzio, Jack Thibeau, Bruce M. Fischer, Garry Goodrow, Fritz Manes
Writer: Richard Tuggle

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