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Q1. When did Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary actually close? Medium · 200 pts
1963
Alcatraz closed in 1963, 16 years before this film was released!
Q2. What famous TV prisoner did Patrick McGoohan (Warden) play? Medium · 200 pts
Number Six
McGoohan played Number Six in 'The Prisoner' - ironic casting!
Q3. What % of Alcatraz inmates were in solitary vs other federal prisons? Medium · 200 pts
25% vs 8%
Alcatraz used solitary 3x more than other federal prisons - extreme control!
Q4. What % of inmates in art programs show reduced recidivism rates? Medium · 200 pts
65%
Studies show 65% fewer inmates reoffend when they have creative outlets!
Q5. How much weight did Eastwood lose for his gaunt prison look? Medium · 200 pts
23 pounds
Eastwood lost 23 pounds to authentically portray a malnourished prisoner!
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Clint Eastwood stars as Frank Morris in 'Escape from Alcatraz,' a gripping tale where no one has ever escaped from Alcatraz... and no one ever will. Frank Morris, a career criminal, arrives at the infamous Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in 1960. Determined to break free from the supposedly escape-proof prison, Morris teams up with fellow inmates John Anglin (Fred Ward) and Clarence Anglin (Jack Thibeau) to plan the most daring prison break in history. Under the watchful eye of the brutal Warden (Patrick McGoohan), Morris must outwit the guards and overcome seemingly impossible obstacles in his quest for freedom.
Directed by Don Siegel and starring Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, and Fred Ward, 'Escape from Alcatraz' is a taut thriller based on the true story of the only successful escape attempt from America's most notorious prison. Join the suspense and test your knowledge of prison films, Clint Eastwood classics, and the real Alcatraz with our incredibly engaging free online trivia game!
Directed by Don Siegel · Starring Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Fred Ward
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