The Rock

NR
0h 16m
1967
7.1 /10 (4)

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : Not Available
Released Date: 1967-01-01

Top Billed Cast

John Boorman

Self (uncredited)

Angie Dickinson

Self (uncredited)

Lee Marvin

Self (uncredited)

John Vernon

Self (uncredited)

John Giles

Self (uncredited)

Keenan Wynn

Self (uncredited)

Sharon Acker

Self (uncredited)

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