The character of Charlie Butz was based on Allen West, the self-proclaimed "mastermind" of the escape. Other than his word there's no evidence of that, and most likely it was Morris that was the leader. West claimed the plot began in late 1961, and the escape took place in June of the following year. As shown in the movie, West was apparently the most incompetent of the group, and while he didn't escape he made it to the water's edge. He then decided he wouldn't be able to escape and spent the night on the roof and got back in his cell the next morning. He was never charged with anything, and after Alcatraz closed spent pretty much the rest of his life in prison.
*TBR Schmitt* also did a recent reaction to this film after being contacted by Mike Lynch for anyone interested. I just got done watching it. Now I'm here watching this one. 🙂
Le dernier film tournee sur Alcatraz fut "The Rock" (1996) avec Nicholas Cage et Sean Connery. Le Meilleur film de Prison est "Shawshank Redemption" (1994) avec Tim Robbins et Morgan Freeman.
We visited this famous island a while ago, here is a copy of their daily schedule: 6:30 AM: Wake up 7:00 AM: Breakfast **Numerous counts throughout the day** Lunch 12:25 PM: Outdoor recreation yard time (where inmates can stroll, play games and sometimes engage in fights) 4:25 PM: Supper 4:50 PM: Final lockup 9:30 PM: Lights out They claim to have the best food among all federal prisons. There are bunch of other prison breaks, most failed or short lived, this one is the most famous, the uncertainty of their fate added extra layer of suspense and mystery.
Patrick McGoohan, the actor who portrayed the warden, had two hit shows in his native England, 'Danger Man' and ' The Prisoner' (Number Six) as well as portraying the English king in 'Braveheart'. He famously turned down the role of James Bond.
I've been there with my parents and sister in 1983. I'm not a fan of the ocean so the boat ride over was unnerving to say the least. It's pretty intimidating when you go in. If you wanted you could go in a solitary confinement cell for 5 minutes, I did, but didn't last the 5 minutes. I can't imagine being in there for a day, let alone a week or more! The currents are very strong, the water is very cold; I'm not sure about whether or not there is a strong chance for sharks, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't take that chance! Very good movie! Clint Eastwood is one of my favorite actors and my favorite movies are: Where Eagle's Dare, Ben Hur, Pale Rider, Gran Torino, Escape From Alcatraz, Absolute Power, The Dirty Harry Series, Firefox, and In The Line Of Fire.
You've chosen a great movie. One that is certainly underrated and a classic in my opinion. I don't know of its historical accuracy but for entertainment it's way up there.
It's pretty close. They used dummy heads and they know how they did it. What's crazy is in the real story, many more prisoners helped them get this escape done than what was shown. A lot of the prisoners were in on it. Helping someone escape was great purpose for them and no one dared to rat it out
Hello verdy, clint Eastwood es una leyenda viviente, esta película es muy predecesora de la que hicieron tim robins y Morgan Freeman, pero tiene muchas similitudes, me gusta la satira que hace Leslie Nielsen como el detective encubierto frank debrin como el degollador mckirk, sobretodo en la escena del jabón en el baño 😂, good reaction👍 saludos 🖐️
To calculate the value of old dollars (pre-65) vs today's dollars I use the current melt value of silver coins. Current value: Silver dime (pre-65) is $2.00 Silver quarter is $5.01 Silver half dollar. is $10.02 Silver dollar. is $21.43 the nickel has a melt value of 6¢ while the copper penny (pre-1982) has a melt value of 6¢. Post 1981 pennies were 95% zinc so its melt value is almost 1¢. A 15¢ pay would equal $2.06. When I was growing up in the 1950s gas was 25¢ per gallon. Using the same money I used when I started driving gasoline today is cheaper than when I was learning to drive. Gas here is $3.29 per gallon and the melt value of a silver dime is $2. Therefore 2 silver dimes will buy more than a gallon of gas and that's using melt value. There is actually a premium on silver coins so I could easily get more than melt value at a dealer.
"The Aviator" it's about a guy they called Howard Hughes. One of richest men in the world. He was an American and there is some folklore about him. Its good.
Using an online inflation calculator, 15¢ (what Frank Morris was told his hourly earnings would be, from early on in the movie) in 1960 would be $1.58 per hour today.
The way they calculate inflation today is a complete lie. They changed the methodology in 1980 so as to fool and cheat social security beneficiaries in their colas, cost of living adjustments. I don't trust the inflation calculator one bit. John Williams, the economist, has a website he calls SHADOW GOVERNMENT STATISTICS where he calculates the rate of inflation the way it was before the government started monkeying with the numbers.
I'm happy you react to an old movie, and one that is not that known. I recommend to you another great movie, not too known, with Robert de Niro: Midnight Run (1988)
Fun fact few people know -- to help the escapees get used to the cold water in the bay, they used the water in their cells. They would get their towels wet, drape them over their bodies and lay on the cold cement floor at night.
Hi Verdy, Excellent movie, one of the first Clint Eastwood movies I remember seeing. You could watch "Runaway Train" 🚝 , for me one of the best prison movies...and the only good movie from the Cannon production company. 😂 Have a good trip with the cinema young lady, great reaction.
A classic film and Clint Eastwood is a wonderful actor and director. He’s one of my favourite of all time
The character of Charlie Butz was based on Allen West, the self-proclaimed "mastermind" of the escape. Other than his word there's no evidence of that, and most likely it was Morris that was the leader. West claimed the plot began in late 1961, and the escape took place in June of the following year. As shown in the movie, West was apparently the most incompetent of the group, and while he didn't escape he made it to the water's edge. He then decided he wouldn't be able to escape and spent the night on the roof and got back in his cell the next morning. He was never charged with anything, and after Alcatraz closed spent pretty much the rest of his life in prison.
*TBR Schmitt* also did a recent reaction to this film after being contacted by Mike Lynch for anyone interested. I just got done watching it. Now I'm here watching this one. 🙂
I plan on watching that one next.
@@Dave-hb7lx I'm subscribed to her. But I didn't know she did a reaction to this too. Thanks.
Channel Ylva (The Viqueen) did one within last couple days also......
Great Old Movie 🎬 Hope Your Finals went well.
A few years earlier, Clint Eastwood actually shot scenes for the ending of the third Dirty Harry film, The Enforcer, at Alcatraz.
He has lived in the Bay Area for many years, so he knows the area well.
Love your videos! Keep the good work!! :)
You should check out PAPPILON 1973.
Great movie! The book it's based on is even better.
@@PolferiferusIIYes I have read the book and it's way better than the movie!
The perfect movie, it has everything!
(1973) Amazing movie.... and I've yet to see a reaction to this movie.
Both Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman give unforgettable performances!
Papillion IS AMAZING ❤ PLEASE WATCH IT!🎉
Le dernier film tournee sur Alcatraz fut "The Rock" (1996) avec Nicholas Cage et Sean Connery. Le Meilleur film de Prison est "Shawshank Redemption" (1994) avec Tim Robbins et Morgan Freeman.
Absolutely agree on the movies you listed.
We visited this famous island a while ago, here is a copy of their daily schedule:
6:30 AM: Wake up
7:00 AM: Breakfast
**Numerous counts throughout the day**
Lunch
12:25 PM: Outdoor recreation yard time (where inmates can stroll, play games and sometimes engage in fights)
4:25 PM: Supper
4:50 PM: Final lockup
9:30 PM: Lights out
They claim to have the best food among all federal prisons.
There are bunch of other prison breaks, most failed or short lived, this one is the most famous, the uncertainty of their fate added extra layer of suspense and mystery.
Patrick McGoohan, the actor who portrayed the warden, had two hit shows in his native England, 'Danger Man' and ' The Prisoner' (Number Six) as well as portraying the English king in 'Braveheart'. He famously turned down the role of James Bond.
❤ wow.
I've been there with my parents and sister in 1983. I'm not a fan of the ocean so the boat ride over was unnerving to say the least. It's pretty intimidating when you go in. If you wanted you could go in a solitary confinement cell for 5 minutes, I did, but didn't last the 5 minutes. I can't imagine being in there for a day, let alone a week or more! The currents are very strong, the water is very cold; I'm not sure about whether or not there is a strong chance for sharks, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't take that chance! Very good movie! Clint Eastwood is one of my favorite actors and my favorite movies are: Where Eagle's Dare, Ben Hur, Pale Rider, Gran Torino, Escape From Alcatraz, Absolute Power, The Dirty Harry Series, Firefox, and In The Line Of Fire.
Great movie
Fantastic reaction!
You've chosen a great movie. One that is certainly underrated and a classic in my opinion. I don't know of its historical accuracy but for entertainment it's way up there.
Really great movie.
It's pretty close. They used dummy heads and they know how they did it. What's crazy is in the real story, many more prisoners helped them get this escape done than what was shown. A lot of the prisoners were in on it. Helping someone escape was great purpose for them and no one dared to rat it out
A lot of it is accurate, but most of the events and characters depicted are fiction.
Hello verdy, clint Eastwood es una leyenda viviente, esta película es muy predecesora de la que hicieron tim robins y Morgan Freeman, pero tiene muchas similitudes, me gusta la satira que hace Leslie Nielsen como el detective encubierto frank debrin como el degollador mckirk, sobretodo en la escena del jabón en el baño 😂, good reaction👍 saludos 🖐️
Shawshank Redemption :)
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Prison in 1960 was a lot harder than it is today. Tarantino is a huge fan of this film.
To calculate the value of old dollars (pre-65) vs today's dollars I use the current melt value of silver coins.
Current value:
Silver dime (pre-65) is $2.00
Silver quarter is $5.01
Silver half dollar. is $10.02
Silver dollar. is $21.43
the nickel has a melt value of 6¢ while the copper penny (pre-1982) has a melt value of 6¢. Post 1981 pennies were 95% zinc so its melt value is almost 1¢.
A 15¢ pay would equal $2.06.
When I was growing up in the 1950s gas was 25¢ per gallon. Using the same money I used when I started driving gasoline today is cheaper than when I was learning to drive. Gas here is $3.29 per gallon and the melt value of a silver dime is $2. Therefore 2 silver dimes will buy more than a gallon of gas and that's using melt value. There is actually a premium on silver coins so I could easily get more than melt value at a dealer.
The Bird Man of Alcatraz is an awesome film 📽️👍
"The Aviator" it's about a guy they called Howard Hughes. One of richest men in the world. He was an American and there is some folklore about him. Its good.
Good job on the movie reaction Verdy. Maybe you can do a review of the book when you finish reading it.
I'd love to hear what she thought of the book. A lot more details included that are not in the movie.
Middle of San Francisco Bay.
Al Capone was a real prisoner at Alcatraz .
Great reaction. Wether they made it or not has always been a topic for debate.
Using an online inflation calculator, 15¢ (what Frank Morris was told his hourly earnings would be, from early on in the movie) in 1960 would be $1.58 per hour today.
The way they calculate inflation today is a complete lie. They changed the methodology in 1980 so as to fool and cheat social security beneficiaries in their colas, cost of living adjustments. I don't trust the inflation calculator one bit. John Williams, the economist, has a website he calls SHADOW GOVERNMENT STATISTICS where he calculates the rate of inflation the way it was before the government started monkeying with the numbers.
I'm happy you react to an old movie, and one that is not that known. I recommend to you another great movie, not too known, with Robert de Niro: Midnight Run (1988)
Another great Alcatraz movie is THE BIRD MAN OF ALCATRAZ. It's based on a true story.
If you haven’t seen Field of Dreams you’ll like it… also Miracle (true story)…
I suggest another Clint Eastwood movie: "Kelly's Heroes".
I was a prisoner at Alcatraz for 3 years.
Funny thing is that Alcatraz had hot showers so the inmates weren't able to acclimate to cold water. At least that was nice I guess. 😁
Fun fact few people know -- to help the escapees get used to the cold water in the bay, they used the water in their cells. They would get their towels wet, drape them over their bodies and lay on the cold cement floor at night.
dated but still a good watch
shawshank was a copycat
I believe they did get away alive and didn't drown in the bay.
If you get the book, you'll see what happened to them.
Hi Verdy,
Excellent movie, one of the first Clint Eastwood movies I remember seeing.
You could watch "Runaway Train" 🚝 , for me one of the best prison movies...and the only good movie from the Cannon production company. 😂
Have a good trip with the cinema young lady, great reaction.