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Alcatraz

Pilot

  • Episode aired Jan 16, 2012
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 45m
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Years ago when the most dangerous prisoners of Alcatraz mysteriously disappeared, they resurface in the present day as part of a larger conspiracy, leaving a police detective, an expert on A... Read allYears ago when the most dangerous prisoners of Alcatraz mysteriously disappeared, they resurface in the present day as part of a larger conspiracy, leaving a police detective, an expert on Alcatraz and an FBI agent to track them down.Years ago when the most dangerous prisoners of Alcatraz mysteriously disappeared, they resurface in the present day as part of a larger conspiracy, leaving a police detective, an expert on Alcatraz and an FBI agent to track them down.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.1K
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  • Director
    • Danny Cannon
  • Writers
    • Elizabeth Sarnoff
    • Steven Lilien
    • Bryan Wynbrandt
  • Stars
    • Sarah Jones
    • Jorge Garcia
    • Jonny Coyne(credit only)
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  • Director
    • Danny Cannon
  • Writers
    • Elizabeth Sarnoff
    • Steven Lilien
    • Bryan Wynbrandt
  • Stars
    • Sarah Jones
    • Jorge Garcia
    • Jonny Coyne(credit only)
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    • 3User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
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    Alcatraz (2012)
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    Jorge Garcia and Sarah Jones in Alcatraz (2012)

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    Sarah Jones
    Sarah Jones
    • Detective Rebecca Madsenas Detective Rebecca Madsen
    Jorge Garcia
    Jorge Garcia
    • Dr. Diego Sotoas Dr. Diego Soto
    Jonny Coyne
    Jonny Coyne
    • Warden Edwin Jamesas Warden Edwin James
    • (credit only)
    Parminder Nagra
    Parminder Nagra
    • Dr. Lucy Banerjeeas Dr. Lucy Banerjee
    Santiago Cabrera
    Santiago Cabrera
    • Jimmy Dickensas Jimmy Dickens
    Jason Butler Harner
    Jason Butler Harner
    • Deputy Warden E.B. Tilleras Deputy Warden E.B. Tiller
    Robert Forster
    Robert Forster
    • Ray Archeras Ray Archer
    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Emerson Hauseras Emerson Hauser
    David Hoflin
    David Hoflin
    • Tommy Madsenas Tommy Madsen
    Jeffrey Pierce
    Jeffrey Pierce
    • Jack Sylvaneas Jack Sylvane
    Leon Rippy
    Leon Rippy
    • Dr. Milton Beauregardas Dr. Milton Beauregard
    Ben Cotton
    Ben Cotton
    • Yapperas Yapper
    Ken Pogue
    Ken Pogue
    • Old Alan Sylvane, Sr.as Old Alan Sylvane, Sr.
    Bumper Robinson
    Bumper Robinson
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    Camille Sullivan
    Camille Sullivan
    • Sonyaas Sonya
    Karina Andrews
    • Sheila, The Motheras Sheila, The Mother
    Lauren Akemi Bradley
    Lauren Akemi Bradley
    • Girlfriend of Shooter Manas Girlfriend of Shooter Man
    • (as Lauren Attadia)
    Daniel Bacon
    Daniel Bacon
    • Medical Examineras Medical Examiner
    • Director
      • Danny Cannon
    • Writers
      • Elizabeth Sarnoff
      • Steven Lilien
      • Bryan Wynbrandt
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    Storyline

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    Fifty years ago, Alcatraz prison was closed, all inmates officially shifted to a more modern facility. In fact jailer Emerson Hauser was among those who witnessed dozens of hardened criminals disappearing mysteriously at once. He joined the FBI and heads a secret division to hunt them down now. The first target is Jack Sylvane, dubiously convicted and mistreated, who now exacts bloody revenge on long-retired deputy warden E.B. Tiller. The affair allows recruiting Alcatraz-obsessed genius Dr. Diego Soto and San Fancisco PD detective Rebecca Madsen, who seems somehow destined. —KGF Vissers
    • photograph
    • cell phone
    • telephone
    • father son relationship
    • handcuffs
    • 2 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
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    Did you know

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    • Goofs
      During the opening scene, as the two guards are walking up to Alcatraz, you can see the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge lit up in the background. Lights weren't added to the suspension cables until 1986.
    • Quotes

      Rebecca Madsen: You ever do any research on an inmate named Jack Sylvane?

      Diego Soto: Sylvane? That was one unlucky cat. The guy was a World War II vet. Got sent to the Rock for robbing a grocery store.

      Rebecca Madsen: How's that a federal crime?

      Diego Soto: Well, that's the unlucky part. Store sold stamps.

      Rebecca Madsen: [nodding with understanding] Which makes it a post office.

    • Connections
      References Pac-Man (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      Alacatraz End Credits Theme
      (uncredited)

      Composed by J.J. Abrams

    User reviews3

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    Top review
    10/10
    Pretty Good Out of the Gates
    The Pilot of most series, exceeds Production. I've been watching it, this is not true for this show, Production Value is high for each episode so far.

    The Pilot Ep asks a lot of questions, how in blazes did these guys get to 2012 from 1963? Why are they following some kind of Agenda. What IS the Agenda.

    Although Abrams has his name on the Credits, this project is one of his many Collaborations. But there still is the quality Storytelling here, same as Fringe.

    What ultimately keeps people watching week after week, especially in Soap Operas, is that they are made to Care about the Principle Characters. Well, after seeing this Pilot ep- I CARE about these people. I like them and I care about them, even though Sam Neill is a Jerky.

    Although I still like Fringe about 500 times more than this show, I will watch this show rather than TerraNova or other Bilge. It's a good collaboration, a good idea for a story, and has high potential.

    Plus I love that they are using some of my favourite Character Actors that I last saw on Episodes of Fringe. Ergo, "Alca-Fringe" as I said in my review of the overall series.
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    • Feb 24, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 16, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bonanza Productions
      • Bad Robot
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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