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Seven Miles from Alcatraz
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Seven Miles from Alcatraz

1942-11-18 · 62 min · ★ 5.4

Thriller · Action

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?

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Directors
Edward Dmytryk
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James CraigJames CraigChamp Larkin
Bonita GranvilleBonita GranvilleAnne Porter
Frank JenksFrank JenksJimbo
George ClevelandGeorge Cleveland"Cap" Porter
Cliff EdwardsCliff EdwardsStormy
Erford GageErford GagePaul Brenner
Tala BirellTala BirellBaroness
John BannerJohn BannerFritz
Otto ReichowOtto ReichowMax
Bruce EdwardsBruce EdwardsHQ Radioman Nick
Richard MartinRichard MartinHQ De-coder
Ann SummersAnn SummersNazi Hostess
Kernan CrippsKernan CrippsCellblock Guard
Charles FlynnNazi Sub Radioman
Jack MartinNazi Sub Captain
Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsPatrol Launch Captain Luther
Albert D'ArnoRadio Eavesdropper
Robert R. StephensonRadio Eavesdropper
Harry StrangHarry StrangRadio Eavesdropper at Airfield
Russell HoytSecond Airfield Man

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