History Channel - The True Story: Series 1 (2009) Part 1 Escape from Alcatraz

The True Story: Series 1

The True Story is a fascinating six-part documentary series revealing the real-life events that inspired some of Hollywood’s most famous blockbusters. Uncover the actual stories and characters behind classic films including

Part 1: Escape from Alcatraz

Uncover the true story behind the most famous prison break in American history. Alcatraz was the world's most impregnable prison-until three inmates escaped. Despite a vast manhunt, the men were never seen again. Did the prisoners actually make it off the island, or did the icy waters of the San Francisco Bay act as the fortress' last line of inescapable defence?

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