Movie

Seven Miles from Alcatraz

“A helpless girl trapped between desperate cons and enemy rats in a lonely lighthouse!”

★ 5.4(6)19421h 2m

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Good to know

Director: Edward Dmytryk
Release date: 1942-11-18
Runtime: 1h 2m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

About Seven Miles from Alcatraz

Seven Miles from Alcatraz is a 1942 movie in the Thriller and Action genres, directed by Edward Dmytryk, starring James Craig, Bonita Granville and Frank Jenks. It has a runtime of 1 hour 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Seven Miles from Alcatraz in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After Pearl Harbor, convicts at Alcatraz prison live in fear of bomb attacks, driving Champ Larkin and his pal Jimbo to a desperate escape attempt which lands them on a tiny lighthouse island, where they take over. The five inhabitants are stymied in their efforts to summon aid. But the island also figures in the schemes of a big Nazi spy ring; which will win out, the gangsters' greed or their patriotism?

Cast

James Craig

Champ Larkin

Bonita Granville

Anne Porter

Frank Jenks

Jimbo

George Cleveland

"Cap" Porter

Cliff Edwards

Stormy

Erford Gage

Paul Brenner

Tala Birell

Baroness

John Banner

Fritz

Otto Reichow

Max

Bruce Edwards

HQ Radioman Nick

Richard Martin

HQ De-coder

Ann Summers

Nazi Hostess

Themes & keywords

lighthousealcatraz prisonescaped convictcode breakingwar propagandanazi spynazi saboteursnazi fascism in america

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Seven Miles from Alcatraz in Australia?+

Seven Miles from Alcatraz is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Seven Miles from Alcatraz on Netflix?+

Seven Miles from Alcatraz is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Seven Miles from Alcatraz?+

Seven Miles from Alcatraz has a runtime of 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

Who stars in Seven Miles from Alcatraz?+

Seven Miles from Alcatraz stars James Craig, Bonita Granville, Frank Jenks, George Cleveland and Cliff Edwards.

When did Seven Miles from Alcatraz come out?+

Seven Miles from Alcatraz is a 1942 movie directed by Edward Dmytryk.

What genre is Seven Miles from Alcatraz?+

Seven Miles from Alcatraz is Thriller and Action film.

Who directed Seven Miles from Alcatraz?+

Seven Miles from Alcatraz was directed by Edward Dmytryk.