Review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) by Simon D — 20 Dec 2011

Suspenseful. watched it after a visit to alcatraz on vacation. an enjoyable flick!

This review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) was written by Simon D on 20 Dec 2011.

Escape from Alcatraz has generally received very positive reviews.

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