King of Alcatraz
“He changed his prison stripes for a pirate's hat !”
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A convict who has just escaped from Alcatraz Prison takes over a passenger ship. Two of the ship's crew hatch a plot to overpower him and rescue the ship's passengers.
Cast
Gail Patrick
as Dale Borden
Lloyd Nolan
as Raymond Grayson
Harry Carey
as Captain Glennan
J. Carrol Naish
as Steve Murkil
Robert Preston
as Robert MacArthur
Anthony Quinn
as Lou Gedney
Dennis Morgan
as First Mate Rogers (as Richard Stanley)
Richard Denning
as Harry Vay
Konstantin Shayne
as Murok
Eddie Marr
as Dave Carter
Emory Parnell
as Olaf
Paul Fix
as 'Nails' Miller
Virginia Vale
as Dixie (as Dorothy Howe)
Monte Blue
as Officer
John Hart
as 1st Radio Operator
Phil Warren
as Radio Operator (as Philip Warren)
Porter Hall
as Matthew Talbot
Tom Tyler
as Gus Banshek
Virginia Dabney
as Bonnie Larkin (uncredited)
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About King of Alcatraz
“He changed his prison stripes for a pirate's hat !”
A convict who has just escaped from Alcatraz Prison takes over a passenger ship. Two of the ship's crew hatch a plot to overpower him and rescue the ship's passengers. Running 68 minutes.
King of Alcatraz Cast and Characters
The cast features Gail Patrick (as Dale Borden), Lloyd Nolan (as Raymond Grayson), Harry Carey (as Captain Glennan), J. Carrol Naish (as Steve Murkil), and Robert Preston (as Robert MacArthur). Their performances are a major reason King of Alcatraz has built such a passionate audience.
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King of Alcatraz flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is King of Alcatraz?
King of Alcatraz runs for 68 minutes (about 1.1 hour).
Is King of Alcatraz good? What's the rating?
King of Alcatraz holds a 6.0/10 rating based on 4 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of King of Alcatraz?
The main cast includes Gail Patrick, Lloyd Nolan, Harry Carey, and J. Carrol Naish, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is King of Alcatraz available in English?
Yes — King of Alcatraz was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was King of Alcatraz released?
King of Alcatraz was released in 1938.
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What is King of Alcatraz about?
King of Alcatraz is a Crime English-language film. A convict who has just escaped from Alcatraz Prison takes over a passenger ship. Two of the ship's crew hatch a plot to overpower him and rescue the ship's passengers.
When was King of Alcatraz released?
King of Alcatraz was released on September 30, 1938. It has a runtime of 1h 8m. The film was produced by Paramount Pictures.
Who stars in King of Alcatraz?
King of Alcatraz stars Gail Patrick, Lloyd Nolan, Harry Carey and J. Carrol Naish. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is King of Alcatraz available in HD?
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