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  1. Jun 25, 2024 · On 11 June 1962, the supposedly unbreakable fortress was exposed by a meticulously planned escape that still captivates imaginations today. James Osborne explains the ingenuity behind the escape plan, as well as the lingering mystery that surrounds the fate of the escapees...

  2. Jun 25, 2024 · On the night of 11 June 1962 (or perhaps early morning on 12 June) the trio vanished from their cells, leaving behind a trail of cleverly crafted tools, including fake dummy heads (created from a mix of concrete dust, scavenged building materials, and hair clippings) and a makeshift raft.

  3. Jun 24, 2024 · At least thirty six prisoners attempted to escape the island – all were captured, shot, or swallowed by the sea. All of that changed one fateful day in June 1962, when a group of three men...

  4. 1 day ago · UPDATED: July 15, 2024 at 4:41 p.m. Everyone knows the story of the famous 1962 Alcatraz escape: How three inmates led by bank robber Frank Morris – handsomely played by Clint Eastwood in the ...

  5. 2 days ago · On June 11, 1962, brothers John and Clarence Anglin and Frank Morris escaped the seemingly inescapable Alcatraz prison near San ... So North Dakota isn't likely part of the escape from Alcatraz lore.

  6. 3 days ago · It is based on the true story of the June 1962 escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. The movie is an adaptation of the 1963 non-fiction book by J. Campbell Bruce. It showcases the efforts of three prisoners—Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin—as they execute a daring escape from one of the most secure prisons of its time.

  7. Jun 23, 2024 · Directed by Don Siegel, the film was an adaptation of J. Campbell Bruce's 1963 non-fiction book of the same name, which chronicled the real-life June 1962 Alcatraz escape attempt.