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What is Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story about?

Filmed on location at Alcatraz Island, this two-part "whole story" actually concentrates on a handful of the denizens behind the cold grey walls of "The Rock". Michael Beck plays the real-life Clarence Carnes, an Oklahoma Choctaw Indian said to be the youngest man ever incarcerated in the notorious maximum security prison. Serving a 99-year sentence for a gas station holdup and murder, Carnes makes periodic attempts to escape, the final attempt being the most violent. Many of the subordinate characters are fictional (as are most of the details concerning Carnes' escape efforts); the one exception is Robert Stroud, the "Birdman of Alcatraz", here portrayed by Art Carney as a gentle, kindly philosopher. Telly Savalas, a costar of the Burt Lancaster vehicle Birdman of Alcatraz, also guest starred in the 1980 film. Originally titled Alcatraz and Clarence Carnes, this made-for-TV movie wavers between gritty realism and "I'm bustin' outta here!" artifice.

When was Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story released?

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story was released on 5 November 1980.

How long is Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story?

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story runs 3h 16m.

Who made Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story?

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story was directed by Paul Krasny.

Where can I watch Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story?

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Amazon Video.