This slow paced prison escape drama is well shot with a talented cast and authentic setting. The film chooses to explore the more technical aspects of the escape rather than the psychological trauma of such isolated incarceration.
This review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) was written by Voodoo123 on 29 Nov 2022.
Escape from Alcatraz has generally received very positive reviews.
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