Seven Miles from Alcatraz(1942)
A helpless girl trapped between desperate cons and enemy rats in a lonely lighthouse!
Seven Miles from Alcatraz Synopsis
After Pearl Harbor, convicts at Alcatraz prison live in fear of bomb attacks, driving Champ Larkin and his pal Jimbo to a desperate escape attempt which lands them on a tiny lighthouse island, where they take over. The five inhabitants are stymied in their efforts to summon aid. But the island also figures in the schemes of a big Nazi spy ring; which will win out, the gangsters' greed or their patriotism?
Seven Miles from Alcatraz (1942) is a thriller and action film directed by Edward Dmytryk, released on November 18, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars James Craig, Bonita Granville, Frank Jenks and George Cleveland. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Dmytryk
- Writers:
- John D. Klorer, Joseph Krumgold
- Producers:
- Herman Schlom
- Cinematographer:
- Robert De Grasse
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Seven Miles from Alcatraz Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Craig
as Champ Larkin
Bonita Granville
as Anne Porter
Frank Jenks
as Jimbo
George Cleveland
as "Cap" Porter
Cliff Edwards
as Stormy
Erford Gage
as Paul Brenner
Tala Birell
as Baroness
John Banner
as Fritz
Otto Reichow
as Max
Bruce Edwards
as HQ Radioman Nick
Richard Martin
as HQ De-coder
Ann Summers
as Nazi Hostess
Key crew
Directed by Edward Dmytryk, written by John D. Klorer and Joseph Krumgold, produced by Herman Schlom.
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Seven Miles from Alcatraz Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 6 ratings.
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Seven Miles from Alcatraz – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Seven Miles from Alcatraz online?
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Seven Miles from Alcatraz (1942) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Seven Miles from Alcatraz?
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The main cast of Seven Miles from Alcatraz (1942) includes James Craig, Bonita Granville, Frank Jenks, George Cleveland and Cliff Edwards. The film was directed by Edward Dmytryk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Seven Miles from Alcatraz released?
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Seven Miles from Alcatraz was released on November 18, 1942 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is Seven Miles from Alcatraz worth watching?
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Seven Miles from Alcatraz (1942) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.