Fact based story of the lives and attempted 1962 escape of several inmates in the famous correctional facility. Young inmate Clarence Carnes masterminds a grand escape involving several ...
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| 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 | |
| Louis Giambalvo | ... | Clarence Anglin | |
| Jeffrey Tambor | ... | Dankworth | |
| Paul Mantee | ... | Ordway | |
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Fact based story of the lives and attempted 1962 escape of several inmates in the famous correctional facility. Young inmate Clarence Carnes masterminds a grand escape involving several inmates who have nothing to lose, serving life sentences. Written by Jerry Milani <jmilani@ix.netcom.com>
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Alcatraz Was Escape-Proof ... Until Now! See more »Certificate:
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5 November 1980 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Alcatraz and Clarence Carnes See more »Filming Locations:
Alcatraz Prison, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, California, USACompany Credits
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Robert Stroud: [calmly] I'm not going anywhere.
Clarence Carnes: Come on man, let's go!
Robert Stroud: Guys like them boys do things the hard way, don't they?
[sits down on his bunk and picks up the book he'd been reading before the commotion began]
Robert Stroud: They'll be dead before sundown; and a lot of other poor, ignorant fools with them. Maybe you too, son.
Clarence Carnes: But... You're in this ...
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The real Clarence Carnes worked as a consultant on this movie. See more »Goofs
When Carnes arrives at Alcatraz in 1945, there's an establishing shot of the island from the prison launch. You can clearly see that the warden's mansion is a burned out shell. (This happened in the Occupation of Alcatraz by American Indians from 1969-1971.) In 1945, the warden's mansion was intact and being used. See more »Quotes
Clarence Carnes: [Runs past Stroud's cell and sees him standing passively, when the doors to D-Block's cells are opened during the 1946 escape attempt. He runs back] Come on! You're free!Robert Stroud: [calmly] I'm not going anywhere.
Clarence Carnes: Come on man, let's go!
Robert Stroud: Guys like them boys do things the hard way, don't they?
[sits down on his bunk and picks up the book he'd been reading before the commotion began]
Robert Stroud: They'll be dead before sundown; and a lot of other poor, ignorant fools with them. Maybe you too, son.
Clarence Carnes: But... You're in this ...
[...]
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I have to agree that this is truly "the best Alcatraz movie ever made." The film follows the prison life of young Clarence Carnes played perfectly by Michael Beck(The Warriors, Triumphs of a Man Called Horse)who gives an outstanding performance. I was lucky enough to catch this movie on Encore's True Stories Channel. Clarence Carnes was the youngest man sent to Alcatraz and carried with him a record of trying to escape every jail he's ever been in. His character manages to show different emotions allowing the audience to truly feel for him. He never loses hope of escaping and proves that he's smart enough to pull it off if he wanted to. As years go by, he gains more and more respect and recognition. Art Carney(The Honeymooners) contributes greatly to the supporting cast offering memorable dialogue with Beck. If you have never seen this movie or want to see it again, be on the look out for some familiar faces, Joe Pantoliano, G.W. Bailey, and many others. The story is captivating and truly moving.I was two years old when this movie first came out and I saw if for the second time a few months ago. The tale of hope and the power of knowledge is timeless. If you want to see an Alcatraz movie worthy of the highest rating, this is it, "Alcatraz - The Whole Shocking Story."