Review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) by Chey F — 01 Apr 2012

This was ingenious! Clint played a very smart man and you never know for sure in the end!

This review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) was written by Chey F on 01 Apr 2012.

Escape from Alcatraz has generally received very positive reviews.

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