The tense prison thriller remains one of the highest-rated films of Clint Eastwood's career.

See why critics and fans continue to crown this an action movie masterpiece, even as years of rumors about it persist today.

Its unforgettable characters and lasting influence continue to shape comedy decades after its original release.

Clint Eastwood has starred in dozens of acclaimed films throughout his legendary career, but only a handful are consistently ranked among his very best. One of them is Escape from Alcatraz, the ...