Review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) by Marcus H — 18 Mar 2008

It really makes you think about what you would have done.

This review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) was written by Marcus H on 18 Mar 2008.

Escape from Alcatraz has generally received very positive reviews.

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