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Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

1980Show1 season2 episodes

60

DecentGoodWatch score

A tense, thrilling crime series about history and crime.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Fact-based story of the lives and attempted 1946 escape of several inmates in the famous correctional facility. Young inmate Clarence Carnes masterminds a grand escape involving several inmates who have nothing to lose, serving life sentences.

Feels like

Prison Drama
True Crime
Historical Escape
Psychological Thriller
Intense Tension
Survival Story
Gritty Realism
Biographical

Crew

Directors: Paul Krasny
Written by: Don DeNevi, Clarence Carnes
Produced by: James H. Brown
Music by: Jerrold Immel

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Facts

November 5, 1980 · November 6, 1980 · Ended

First aired: November 5, 1980
Last aired: November 6, 1980
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 2 episodes
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story worth watching?"

Questions about Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story worth watching?

60

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7).

How long does it take to watch Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story?

3 h

About 3 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 96 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1980.

Will I feel good after watching Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.