Six Against the Rock (1987)
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.
Director: Paul Wendkos
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: May 18, 1987
Cast
- 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.P. Bumstead - Officer Corwin
Screenplay
- Clark Howard (Novel)
- John Gay (Teleplay)
Music: William Goldstein
Cinematography: Philip H. Lathrop
Editing: Rod Stephens, Alan C. Marks
Production: Gaylord Productions, Schaefer-Karpf-Eckstein Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy, Prison Break and Manhunt
Keywords
prison, alcatraz prison, prison escape
More Films by Director: Paul Wendkos
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Six Against the Rock about?
- 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.
- Who directed Six Against the Rock?
- Six Against the Rock was directed by Paul Wendkos.
- Who stars in Six Against the Rock?
- Six Against the Rock stars David Carradine, Richard Dysart, Dennis Farina, Charles Haid, Howard Hesseman, David Morse.
- How long is Six Against the Rock?
- Six Against the Rock has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Six Against the Rock?
- Six Against the Rock is a Action, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie film.
- Where was Six Against the Rock produced?
- Six Against the Rock was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Six Against the Rock?
- The themes of Six Against the Rock include: Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy, Prison Break and Manhunt.