Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary was a notorious ... with its ties to the mob era of organized crime, history of failed escape attempts in the frigid bay and 19-month occupation by Native American ...

The true story of three inmates who attempt a daring escape from the infamous prison, Alcatraz Island. Although no one had managed to escape before, bank robber Frank Morris (Clint Eastwood ...

The inmates formulate an escape plan ... hostage and attempt to break out of the institution. But the prisoners didn't count on the Warden's determination to maintain Alcatraz's fearsome reputation.