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Overview
In May of 1946, Alcatraz inmate Bernie Coy initiates a carefully thought out plan to escape the island prison. His plan, carried out with five accomplices, falls apart when they can't obtain a key to unlock a door leading to the yard.
Score Distribution
Score Distribution
84.3/100
Very Good
90-100
42%(1235)
80-89
28%(824)
70-79
18%(529)
60-69
8%(235)
50-59
3%(88)
0-49
1%(29)
Total Reviews: 2,940Based on user ratings
Details
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Release Date
- May 18, 1987
- Languages
- English
- Director
- Production
- Production Countries
- United States of America
Cast

David Carradine
Bernard 'Bernie' Paul Coy

Richard Dysart
Warden James Johnston

Dennis Farina
Robert Stroud

Charles Haid
Sam Shockley

Howard Hesseman
Joseph 'Dutch' Cretzer

David Morse
Marvin Hubbard

Jan-Michael Vincent
Miran 'Buddy' Thompson

Paul Sanchez
Dan Durando

John Mahon
Officer Bill Miller
J.P. Bumstead
Officer Corwin