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Escape from Alcatraz (1979) Movie Reviews
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Tense, well-paced, and based on a true story. Eastwood was great in the role, but Blossom was amazing. Check it out for a good movie, a piece of history, and a look at Alcatraz from the inside....read the complete Escape from Alcatraz (1979) review at Almost Fabulous Movie Reviews
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by JadeRain on July 07, 2009
Just picked this up, I usually catch this every several years on TV, but finally had to buy it. On a side note, this shows why blu-ray is having a hard time catching on. I just got a 65 inch tv, and even this, sub-par quality ...
by Terry Richard "Te... on June 03, 2009
My two favorite Clint Eastwood movies ...
by JESSE R. MC Glown... on May 04, 2009
I won't elaborate on points so well covered by many reviewers here, but...did anyone else notice that The Warden is never named in this movie? The actual warden in charge at the time of the escape was Madigan, who wasn't deliberately cruel as depicted ...
by Joker on February 18, 2009
This movie is awesome. Clint Eastwood stars as Frank Morris, one of only three men ever to supposedly escape from Alcatraz prison in 1962. Eastwood plays the mastermind behind the escape. Patrick McGoohan plays the warden who becomes increasingly ...
by Louise Marrin "VH... on January 11, 2009
The movie was in great condition and I received it sooner then I though. i did receive it just as it was described. ...
by Michael N. Lam "M... on December 14, 2008
Clint Eastwood rocks, it is about a bank robber who is in prison and attempts to escape. Awell made movie, if you have not seen it, buy it. ...
by Joseph C. Martina... on August 26, 2008
The vast majority of Eastwood movies are great and what is there to not like about this one? Clint is great, as usual, and you find yourself loving every minute he gets over ...
by Leo Navarr "the c... on November 26, 2007
The famous island prison of Alcatraz has been the basis for more than just one film that was based on actual events that happened there. Perhaps the most famous of all ...
by GBN "GBN" on November 24, 2007
I have this DVD and I am waiting and hoping PARAMOUNT will make a Special Edition of this movie with a new ...
by stedy "s t" on August 20, 2007
Forget Clint Eastwood - this movie is based on a true story and I LOVE IT. That was a personal comment and I meant it as such. I just happen to be drawn to any movie involving jail threats, and a ...
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