Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story 1980
“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!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 196 minutes
- Director
- Paul Krasny
- Network
- Pierre Cossette Enterprises
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story?
Topic: "Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story" (1980). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 196 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 5, 1980
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Pierre Cossette Enterprises
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Action, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 4 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~196 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Pierre Cossette Enterprises
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Topic: "Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story" (1980).
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Title: Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story.
Year: 1980.
Type: American television film (TV movie).
Genres: Crime, Drama, Action.
Release Date (US): 11/05/1980.
Duration: 3h 16m.
Director: Paul Krasny.
Cast: Michael Beck, Charles Aidman, John Amos, G.W. Bailey, David Boyle.
Subject: Clarence Carnes, the youngest man ever incarcerated in Alcatraz Prison.
Plot Details:
Filmed on location at Alcatraz Island.
Concentrates on a handful of denizens behind the walls of "The Rock".
Michael Beck plays real-life Clarence Carnes, an Oklahoma Choctaw Indian.
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Should you watch it?
“Youngest inmate Clarence Carnes leads violent escape attempts inside the notorious maximum security prison.”
- Filmed on location at Alcatraz Island
- Stars Michael Beck as the real-life Clarence Carnes
- Explores the lives and attempted 1946 escape of several inmates
- Many of the subordinate characters and escape details are fictional
Watch it if you want a fact-based dramatic story about prison life and escape attempts at The Rock.
This is a two-part crime drama and television movie with a runtime of 3 hours and 16 minutes.
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Is Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story worth watching?
It offers an on-location look at Alcatraz Island and features a cast including Michael Beck, Art Carney, Alex Karras, and Telly Savalas.
What is the binge duration for this title?
The film has a total runtime of 3 hours and 16 minutes and was released as a two-part story.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
The production is structured as a two-part television movie rather than a multi-episode series.
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