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The Rock

The Rock

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Documentary

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A promotional two-part short for John Boorman's "Point Blank" shot on and around Alcatraz. Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson and former inmate Joe Giles share their thoughts on the former prison.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

16 mins

Rating

7.1/10

Release Date

01 January 1967

Country

United States of America

Cast

John Boorman

John Boorman

Self (uncredited)

Angie Dickinson

Angie Dickinson

Self (uncredited)

Lee Marvin

Lee Marvin

Self (uncredited)

John Vernon

John Vernon

Self (uncredited)

John Giles

John Giles

Self (uncredited)

Keenan Wynn

Keenan Wynn

Self (uncredited)

Sharon Acker

Sharon Acker

Self (uncredited)

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