King of Alcatraz (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1938, King of Alcatraz is a crime film directed by Robert Florey, running about 68 minutes. “He changed his prison stripes for a pirate's hat !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A convict who has just escaped from Alcatraz Prison takes over a passenger ship. Two of the ship's crew hatch a plot to overpower him and rescue the ship's passengers.
Who’s in it. King of Alcatraz stars Gail Patrick as Dale Borden, Lloyd Nolan as Raymond Grayson, Harry Carey as Captain Glennan and J. Carrol Naish as Steve Murkil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, King of Alcatraz has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King of Alcatraz page.
If you liked it. Fans of King of Alcatraz tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King of Alcatraz (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King of Alcatraz change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King of Alcatraz worth watching?
- King of Alcatraz holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King of Alcatraz?
- King of Alcatraz stars Gail Patrick, Lloyd Nolan, Harry Carey, J. Carrol Naish and Robert Preston.
- When was King of Alcatraz released?
- King of Alcatraz was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.