Watch Six Against The Rock

Six Against The Rock is a riveting drama movie from 1987 that is based on a true story of a prison break attempt which took place at Alcatraz Federal Prison during the early 20th century. The film is directed by Paul Wendkos and stars David Carradine, Richard Dysart, and Dennis Farina in the lead roles. The story revolves around a group of six inmates who plan to escape from Alcatraz, which is considered to be one of the most secure prisons in the world. The inmates are Frank Morris (David Carradine), brothers John (Charles Haid) and Clarence Anglin (Jan-Michael Vincent), Allen West (Howard Hesseman), Carl Grady (Paul Sanchez), and Doc Barker (Dennis Farina). They have been confined to the prison for committing various crimes and are considered to be some of the most dangerous prisoners in the country.

The movie begins when Morris is transferred to Alcatraz, where the warden (Richard Dysart) and his staff inform him of the prison's strict rules and regulations. However, Morris is determined to escape from the prison and soon starts working on his plan. He recruits the other five inmates as they all band together to hatch their escape plan. The six inmates are all very different from each other; some are more violent, while others are more level-headed. But, they are all united by their desire to escape from Alcatraz.

The escape plan is elaborate, and Morris uses his vast knowledge of engineering to design a raft and a ventilation system. Since their aim is to escape during the night, they use table knives to excavate the vents from their cells, make a raft using raincoats, and even make fake heads to trick the guards into thinking they are asleep while they continue digging.

The story then takes a suspenseful turn as the six inmates execute their plan to break free from the maximum-security prison. However, things do not go as smoothly as planned, and they face several obstacles along the way. They are also faced with the decision of leaving the weak link behind; Doc Barker (Dennis Farina) who they think has let his mouth run too much. As tension builds and relationships are tested, the viewer is kept waiting to see if they can execute their plan and escape.

The movie has an intense storyline that keeps the audience engrossed until the very end. The casting of David Carradine as Frank Morris is brilliant, as his character exudes the qualities of a master planner, strategist, and silent leader. The rest of the cast also deliver exceptional performances and bring each of their characters to life.

The movie is shot in a realistic way, with great attention to detail. The film beautifully captures the haunting atmosphere of the prison, with long takes of the inmates working on their escape plan, and the claustrophobic shots of their cells. The movie also pays homage to the original plan, by using the real Anglin brothers mother and a newsreport on the escape attempt, signaling accuracy in retelling the story.

All in all, Six Against The Rock is a must-watch for those who enjoy prison escape movies or just movies based on real events. The film will keep you on the edge of your seat with its suspenseful storyline, brilliant acting, and realistic cinematography.

Six Against The Rock is a 1987 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.4.