Six Against the Rock
1987 · 96 min · ★ 4.8 · Action, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
In May of 1946, Alcatraz inmate Bernie Coy initiates a carefully thought out plan to escape the island prison. His plan, carried out with five accomplices, falls apart when they can't obtain a key to unlock a door leading to the yard.
Directed by Paul Wendkos
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David Carradine Bernard 'Bernie' Paul Coy -
Richard Dysart Warden James Johnston -
Dennis Farina Robert Stroud -
Charles Haid Sam Shockley -
Howard Hesseman Joseph 'Dutch' Cretzer -
David Morse Marvin Hubbard -
Jan-Michael Vincent Miran 'Buddy' Thompson -
Paul Sanchez Dan Durando -
John Mahon Officer Bill Miller - J J.P. Bumstead Officer Corwin
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Tom Reese Capt. Weinhold -
Ian Patrick Williams Lt. Bergen
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