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Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

“At 18, Carnes is the youngest man to be sent to The Rock, yet he vows he'll create the ultimate escape plan -- or die trying!”

★ 5.5(4)19803h 16m

Crime Drama Action TV Movie

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Director: Paul Krasny
Release date: 1980-11-05
Runtime: 3h 16m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Pierre Cossette Enterprises

About Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story is a 1980 movie in the Crime, Drama and Action genres, directed by Paul Krasny, starring Michael Beck, Art Carney and Alex Karras. It has a runtime of 3 hours 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Filmed on location at Alcatraz Island, this two-part "whole story" actually concentrates on a handful of the denizens behind the cold grey walls of "The Rock". Michael Beck plays the real-life Clarence Carnes, an Oklahoma Choctaw Indian said to be the youngest man ever incarcerated in the notorious maximum security prison. Serving a 99-year sentence for a gas station holdup and murder, Carnes makes periodic attempts to escape, the final attempt being the most violent. Many of the subordinate characters are fictional (as are most of the details concerning Carnes' escape efforts); the one exception is Robert Stroud, the "Birdman of Alcatraz", here portrayed by Art Carney as a gentle, kindly philosopher. Telly Savalas, a costar of the Burt Lancaster vehicle Birdman of Alcatraz, also guest starred in the 1980 film. Originally titled Alcatraz and Clarence Carnes, this made-for-TV movie wavers between gritty realism and "I'm bustin' outta here!" artifice.

Cast

Michael Beck

Clarence Carnes

Art Carney

Robert Stroud

Alex Karras

Jughead Miller

Telly Savalas

Cretzer

Will Sampson

Clarence's Father

Ronny Cox

Bernard Coy

Richard Lynch

Sam Shockley

Robert Davi

Hubbard

John Amos

Bumpy Johnson

James MacArthur

Walt Stomer

Ed Lauter

Frank Morris

Joe Pantoliano

Ray Neal

Themes & keywords

prisonalcatraz prison

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story in Mexico?+

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story on Netflix?+

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story?+

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story has a runtime of 3 hours 16 minutes (196 minutes).

Who stars in Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story?+

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story stars Michael Beck, Art Carney, Alex Karras, Telly Savalas and Will Sampson.

When did Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story come out?+

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story is a 1980 movie directed by Paul Krasny.

What genre is Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story?+

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story is Crime, Drama, Action and TV Movie film.

Who directed Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story?+

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story was directed by Paul Krasny.