Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

This made-for-television movie dramatizes the infamous 1962 escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. It follows the meticulous planning and execution of the escape by Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers, as well as the subsequent investigation by the FBI. The film explores the challenges faced by the inmates and the persistent mystery surrounding their fate.

As a made-for-television film from 1980, "Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story" received a mixed to positive reception. It was noted for its dramatic reenactment of the escape and the suspense it built, though some critics pointed out the limitations of television production at the time. Audiences generally appreciated the attempt to piece together the events of the escape.

• Praised for its dramatic tension and depiction of the escape plan.
• Acknowledged as a compelling television adaptation of a famous historical event.
• Some found the pacing slightly uneven due to its television format.

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The film was one of several productions in the late 1970s and early 1980s that capitalized on renewed public interest in the Alcatraz escape, following the success of the feature film 'Escape from Alcatraz' (1979).