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Based on the true story of Henri Young, a petty criminal who, within hours of his release from a three-year stint in solitary confinement, murders the man he believes responsible for his horrifying ordeal. Transferred from Alcatraz to the San Francisco city jail, Young's defense is undertaken by James Stamphill, an idealistic and privileged young lawyer who is determined to reveal the brutality of his client's imprisonment.
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Logline: |
A true story about a petty criminal who was confined in solitary confinement for years, and the lawyer that took his case, which eventually led to the closing of Alcatraz. |
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| Genres: |
Drama and Thriller |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 3 min. |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R |
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| Distributors: |
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
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| Production Co.: |
Le Studio Canal Plus, Wolper Organization, The
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$16,097,256 |
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| Filming Locations: |
Alcatraz Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Produced in: |
United States |
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In Theaters 
