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Escape from Alcatraz

Shocker: Escape from Alcatraz was really filmed on Alcatraz Island. Only two people ever managed to leave the “most inescapable prison of all time,” and this flick follows their journey.  Alcatraz is now a beloved and spooky national park, and for film buffs, you can go tour some of the most iconic settings from the incredible true story. That is if you can handle it...

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.