
The Rock
Documentary
Overview
A promotional two-part short for John Boorman's "Point Blank" shot on and around Alcatraz. Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson and former inmate Joe Giles share their thoughts on the former prison.
Top Cast


John Boorman
John Boorman
Self (uncredited)
John Boorman
Self (uncredited)


Angie Dickinson
Angie Dickinson
Self (uncredited)
Angie Dickinson
Self (uncredited)


Lee Marvin
Lee Marvin
Self (uncredited)
Lee Marvin
Self (uncredited)


John Vernon
John Vernon
Self (uncredited)
John Vernon
Self (uncredited)
John Giles
John Giles
Self (uncredited)
John Giles
Self (uncredited)


Keenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn
Self (uncredited)
Keenan Wynn
Self (uncredited)


Sharon Acker
Sharon Acker
Self (uncredited)
Sharon Acker
Self (uncredited)
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