Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (1980)
3h 16m
Running Time
November 5, 1980Release Date
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (1980)
3h 16m
Running Time
November 5, 1980Release Date
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.



Currently Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Michael Beck
Clarence Carnes

Art Carney
Robert Stroud

Alex Karras
Jughead Miller

Telly Savalas
Cretzer

Will Sampson
Clarence's Father

Ronny Cox
Bernard Coy

Richard Lynch
Sam Shockley

Robert Davi
Hubbard

John Amos
Bumpy Johnson

James MacArthur
Walt Stomer

Ed Lauter
Frank Morris

Joe Pantoliano
Ray Neal

Louis Giambalvo
Clarence Anglin

Jeffrey Tambor
Dankworth

Paul Mantee
Ordway

Charles Aidman
Warden Johnson

Jack Rader
Weinhold

Walter Mathews
Corwin

Spencer Milligan
Fred Haskell

Sidney Clute
Miller

Redmond Gleeson
Jackson

Bradford English
Thompkins

Antony Ponzini
John Anglin

Paul Picerni
Lt. Lagason

Burt Marshall
Guard

Lois Red Elk
Clarence's Mother

Arthur Taxier
Connelly

David Doyle
Guard

G.W. Bailey
Holfeld

Sandy Ward
McIntire

Stack Pierce
Presser

Tom Lupo
Dunslay

Roger Hackett
Male Nurse

Ken Letner
Armory Lieutenant

Tom O'Neill
Guard

Al Cingolani
Carroll

Robert F. Hoy
Myron Thompson

Peter Coyote
Courtney Taylor

John Waggoner
Alphie

Wiley Marker
Judge Goodman

John Chappell
Sheriff's Deputy

Peter Jason
Lt. Micklin

Hoke Howell
Store Owner

Jocko Marcellino
Prisoner

Roger Hampton
Hampton

James Harrison
Dumpy

Jim Steck
Guard Crayden

Pat Valentino
Colman

W.T. Zacha
Baggett

David De Lange
Lt. Stenfield

Francis X. McCarthy
Lt. Holmby

James Jeter
Guard Fairgate

Angelo Grisanti
Convict

Jim Haynie
Salkin

Nick Eldredge
Larwin

Johnny Weissmuller Jr.
Felish
Details.
Release DateNovember 5, 1980
StatusReleased
Running Time3h 16m
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
prison
alcatraz
Wiki.
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story is a 1980 American television film about Clarence Carnes, the youngest ever inmate of Alcatraz Prison. It screened over two nights, from Monday, July 10 to Tuesday, July 11 on NBC. It was written and co-produced by Ernest Tidyman.
You May Also Like.
Look at the other titles that might be interesting for you

Ocean's Eight (2018)
Movie
6.1

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)
Movie
6.96

The King's Daughter (2022)
Movie
6.89

Carter (2022)
Movie

Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018)
Movie
9.5

Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One (2021)
Movie

Little (2019)
Movie
6.67

The Flintstones and WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! (2015)
Movie
10

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight (2018)
Movie
4.6

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012)
Movie
5.14

Killing Hasselhoff (2017)
Movie

I Still See You (2018)
Movie

Scooby-Doo! Ghastly Goals (2014)
Movie

One Winter Weekend (2018)
Movie
6

When Mom Is Away (2019)
Movie

The Naughty List (2013)
Movie

Everything For A Pop Star (2018)
Movie
5.44

Cine Gibi 5: Luz, Câmera, Ação! (2010)
Movie

Omar & Salma 2 (2009)
Movie

Don't F*#% With John Wick (2015)
Movie