Review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) by Dimos K — 07 Jan 2009

One of the three best prison dramas ever.Guess the others two.

This review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) was written by Dimos K on 07 Jan 2009.

Escape from Alcatraz has generally received very positive reviews.

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