Review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) by Jason P — 14 Oct 2007

Clint eastwood does a brilliant preformance in this movie that is so clever that it is genius.And I though it was impossible!

This review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) was written by Jason P on 14 Oct 2007.

Escape from Alcatraz has generally received very positive reviews.

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