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Seven Miles from Alcatraz

  • 19421942
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 2m
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James Craig and Bonita Granville in Seven Miles from Alcatraz (1942)
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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 islan... Read allAfter 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. ... Read allAfter 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... Read all
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303
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  • Director
    • Edward Dmytryk
  • Writers
    • John D. Klorer(story)
    • Joseph Krumgold(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • James Craig
    • Bonita Granville
    • Frank Jenks
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  • Director
    • Edward Dmytryk
  • Writers
    • John D. Klorer(story)
    • Joseph Krumgold(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • James Craig
    • Bonita Granville
    • Frank Jenks
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    • 8User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Seven Miles from Alcatraz (1942)
    Seven Miles from Alcatraz (1942)
    George Cleveland, James Craig, Cliff Edwards, Bonita Granville, and Frank Jenks in Seven Miles from Alcatraz (1942)
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    James Craig
    James Craig
    • Champ Larkinas Champ Larkin
    Bonita Granville
    Bonita Granville
    • Anne Porteras Anne Porter
    Frank Jenks
    Frank Jenks
    • Jimboas Jimbo
    Cliff Edwards
    Cliff Edwards
    • Stormyas Stormy
    George Cleveland
    George Cleveland
    • Captain Porteras Captain Porter
    Erford Gage
    Erford Gage
    • Paul Brenneras Paul Brenner
    Tala Birell
    Tala Birell
    • Baronessas Baroness
    John Banner
    John Banner
    • Fritz Weinermannas Fritz Weinermann
    Otto Reichow
    Otto Reichow
    • Maxas Max
    Kernan Cripps
    Kernan Cripps
    • Prison Guardas Prison Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Albert D'Arno
    • Man in Plane Factoryas Man in Plane Factory
    • (uncredited)
    Bruce Edwards
    Bruce Edwards
    • Nick - First Radio Operatoras Nick - First Radio Operator
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Flynn
    • Radio Operatoras Radio Operator
    • (uncredited)
    Russell Hoyt
    • Second Pilot in Hangaras Second Pilot in Hangar
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Martin
    • Submarine Officeras Submarine Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Martin
    Richard Martin
    • Second Radio Operatoras Second Radio Operator
    • (uncredited)
    Lee Phelps
    • Lutheras Luther
    • (uncredited)
    Edwin Stanley
    Edwin Stanley
    • Prison Wardenas Prison Warden
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Edward Dmytryk
    • Writers
      • John D. Klorer(story)
      • Joseph Krumgold(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The name on the crate the escapees were clinging to in San Francisco Bay is "H. Schlom". Herman Schlom is the film's producer.
    • Goofs
      The movie is set in 1943. The lighthouse keepers are depicted as members of the U.S. Lighthouse Service. The Lighthouse Service was disbanded on July 7, 1939. At that time, all lighthouse functions were assumed by the U.S. Coast Guard. Lighthouse personnel in 1943 would have U.S. Coast Guardsmen.

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    6/10
    From Alcatraz to World War II
    Relaxing with the newspaper in his cell at the maximum security prison Alcatraz, handsome James Craig (as Champ Larkin) reads about Japan bombing the US territory of Hawaii. This means WAR for most US men, but not convicts like Mr. Craig and cell-mate Frank Jenks (as Jimbo). They have no interest in the war effort. They do, however, have an interest in escaping. Taking advantage of a blackout and fog, the two men seem to easily escape from Alcatraz. They arrive at a lighthouse to hideout, keeping the residents at gunpoint. When "Lighthouse 14" is also occupied by Nazi spies, Craig's nationalism is tested...

    Helping Craig straighten out and fly right is cute blonde Bonita Granville (as Anne Porter). Because she is the first woman he has seen in five years, Craig is aggressive with Ms. Granville. She returns Craig's forced kisses with a slap, but you know she really wants him. Cozier with escaped convicts is wide-eyed comic Cliff Edwards (as Stormy). Edward Dmytryk does well directing this quick, unassuming little film; with tasteful panning away, he suggests rather than shows Craig's beating and Granville being bound and whipped. Watch for "Hogan's Heroes" (Sgt. Schultz) rotund regular John Banner to appear thin and serious.

    ****** Seven Miles from Alcatraz (11/18/42) Edward Dmytryk ~ James Craig, Frank Jenks, Bonita Granville, Cliff Edwards
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    • Release date
      • January 8, 1943 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • A siete millas de Alcatraz
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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