Someday, some cable network will present a triple feature of Alcatraz movie masterpieces, starting with this 1962 Burt Lancaster vehicle, and ending with Escape from Alcatraz and The Rock. In the meantime, this really is a great place to start.

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P.Dunnere

Mr. Bianculli, I was thinking about Clint Eastwood's "Escape from Alacatraz" when I posted my comment.

Sep 7, 2012 | Reply

P.Dunnere

"Papillon" is NOT a movie about Alcatraz, its about the French prison "Devil's Island" of the coast of French Guiana.

Sep 7, 2012 | Reply

David Bianculli

Prison film, check. Prison on an island, check. Prison on an island in San Francisco Bay... no check. You're absolutely right, and I'm absolutely wrong. Great catch. Thanks! Luckily I can recommend in its place Clint Eastwood's 1979 "Escape from Alcatraz."

Sep 7, 2012

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