Alcatraz: The Final Sentence. (1988)
Matt Hinrichs
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Alcatraz: The Final Sentence.
Produced and Directed by: Michael Coin
“… By far the most revealing and accurate account of the Alcatraz I knew.”
— Philip R. Bergen, Captain of the Guards, United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz (ret.)
(Huckleberry Films, 1988)
Running Time: 1 Hour
“… MAGNIFICENT … A DOCUMENTARY OF HISTORIC PROPORTIONS”
—American History Illustrated
Over two years of research and filming has created the most historically accurate and detailed account of life on “The Rock” ever recorded.
ALCATRAZ: THE FINAL SENTENCE.
This award-winning documentary compiles the only known film in existence of actual Alcatraz inmates on the island, that until now has been unavailable to the general public. Included are recently discovered archival photos and rare newsreel footage.
Witness interviews with former Alcatraz inmates, the Captain of the Guard and family members of prison officers that lived on the island. You’ll hear their personal, emotional and often shocking testimony explaining why Alcatraz was the most effective Federal Penitentiary in our nation’s history.
Detailed accounts of escape attempts by notorious inmates including Robert “The Bird Man” Stroud, George “Machine Gun” Kelly and Al “Scarface” Capone, make this film the definitive source of information to one of the most intriguing subjects of American history.
ALCATRAZ—THE FINAL SENTENCE.
Running Time: 60 minutes. Licensed for private home exhibition only. • 1988 Huckleberry Films.
Cover photo: Larry L. Coin
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They really did use spoons to chip away at the mortar. It was a feat made possible because the building was severely deteriorating, largely due to the corrosive saltwater plumbing and the harsh, damp conditions inside.
I have bo idea why the former corrections officer tried to claim otherwise. Julie Gill, Glasgow, Scotland.
Alcatraz: The Final Sentence. (1988)
Matt Hinrichs
11,940 views
Alcatraz: The Final Sentence.
Produced and Directed by: Michael Coin
“… By far the most revealing and accurate account of the Alcatraz I knew.”
— Philip R. Bergen, Captain of the Guards, United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz (ret.)
(Huckleberry Films, 1988)
Running Time: 1 Hour
“… MAGNIFICENT … A DOCUMENTARY OF HISTORIC PROPORTIONS”
—American History Illustrated
Over two years of research and filming has created the most historically accurate and detailed account of life on “The Rock” ever recorded.
ALCATRAZ: THE FINAL SENTENCE.
This award-winning documentary compiles the only known film in existence of actual Alcatraz inmates on the island, that until now has been unavailable to the general public. Included are recently discovered archival photos and rare newsreel footage.
Witness interviews with former Alcatraz inmates, the Captain of the Guard and family members of prison officers that lived on the island. You’ll hear their personal, emotional and often shocking testimony explaining why Alcatraz was the most effective Federal Penitentiary in our nation’s history.
Detailed accounts of escape attempts by notorious inmates including Robert “The Bird Man” Stroud, George “Machine Gun” Kelly and Al “Scarface” Capone, make this film the definitive source of information to one of the most intriguing subjects of American history.
ALCATRAZ—THE FINAL SENTENCE.
Running Time: 60 minutes. Licensed for private home exhibition only. • 1988 Huckleberry Films.
Cover photo: Larry L. Coin
Uploader's note: Sourced from VHS cassette tape. I do not own the copyright on this content; it is presented here strictly for educational purposes. With that in mind, I urge you to donate to Archive.org and its mission to preserve the past digitally for future generations to enjoy. https://archive.org/donate/
I actually met Leon "Whitey" Thompson there, spoke to him, and bought his autobiography at the souvenir shop, which he signed.
While his story is a real page-turner, it is not lovely by any stretch of the imagination. To be honest, when I think of the gentleman I met, it is genuinely difficult to fathom that at one time he was an extremely violent, hardened criminal.
In case anyone is interested in reading it (and if you're into tales about what life is REALLY like on the inside, I CAN'T recommend it highly enough!), Mr Thompson's autobiography used to be called "Last Train to Alcatraz" but has since been renamed "Rock Hard".
You can buy it online under either title, or download it under it's original title and read it for free if you log on to a site called Internet Archives. — Julie Gill, Glasgow, Scotland.