American Justice

Season 2 Episode 23: Alcatraz: Escaping America's Toughest Prison

A history of Alcatraz recalls some of the prison's most spectacular breakout attempts, including one that inspired the film "Escape from Alcatraz." Included: the maximum-security prison at Marion, Ill.

Genre:

Crime, Documentary

Seasons:

16

Episodes:

209

Cast:

Bill Kurtis

Quality:

HD

Duration:

43 min

First Air:

1992

Rating:

7.6