
Inside Alcatraz: Legends of the Rock
Documentary
Overview
New and revealing interviews from those who know the truth about The Rock.
Top Cast
Michael Esslinger
Michael Esslinger
Self
Michael Esslinger
Self
Michael Dyke
Michael Dyke
Self
Michael Dyke
Self
George DeVincenzi
George DeVincenzi
Self
George DeVincenzi
Self
Jolene Babyak
Jolene Babyak
Self
Jolene Babyak
Self
John A. Martini
John A. Martini
Self
John A. Martini
Self
Carl Nolte
Carl Nolte
Self
Carl Nolte
Self
Robert Schibline
Robert Schibline
Self
Robert Schibline
Self
Laura Sullivan
Laura Sullivan
Self
Laura Sullivan
Self
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