Review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) by Mike W — 13 Jan 2017

Clint Eastwood is excellent in this prison movie!

This review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) was written by Mike W on 13 Jan 2017.

Escape from Alcatraz has generally received very positive reviews.

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