Movie Description
Seven Miles from Alcatraz
(1942)Overview
After Pearl Harbor, convicts at Alcatraz prison live in fear of bomb attacks, driving Champ Larkin and his pal Jimbo to a desperate escape attempt which lands them on a tiny lighthouse island, where they take over. The five inhabitants are stymied in their efforts to summon aid. But the island also figures in the schemes of a big Nazi spy ring; which will win out, the gangsters' greed or their patriotism?
Featured Crew
- Director : Edward Dmytryk
- Producer : Herman Schlom
- Editor : George Crone
- Cast : James Craig,Bonita Granville,Frank Jenks,George Cleveland,Cliff Edwards,Erford Gage,Tala Birell,John Banner,Otto Reichow,Bruce Edwards,Richard Martin,Ann Summers,Kernan Cripps,Charles Flynn,Jack Martin,Lee Phelps,Albert D'Arno,Robert R. Stephenson,Harry Strang,Russell Hoyt,Edwin Stanley
Cast
Champ Larkin
Anne Porter
Jimbo
"Cap" Porter
Stormy
Paul Brenner
Baroness
Fritz
Max
HQ Radioman Nick
HQ De-coder
Nazi Hostess
Cellblock Guard
Nazi Sub Radioman
Nazi Sub Captain
Patrol Launch Captain Luther
Radio Eavesdropper
Radio Eavesdropper
Radio Eavesdropper at Airfield
Second Airfield Man
The Warden
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Facts
Original TitleSeven Miles from Alcatraz
Status Released
Release Information
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1942-11-18
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 02m
Production CompaniesRKO Radio Pictures
Genres
- Thriller
- Action
