NBC · Ended

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

Drama, Action, Crime · 1980

Last aired: S1 E2, Part 2 · 1980-11-06

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story is a miniseries about Clarence Carnes, the youngest ever inmate of Alcatraz Prison. Part one details the early life and imprisonment of Clarence Carnes, climaxing with the Battle of Alcatraz. Part two focuses on Carnes as a veteran prisoner, his friendship with Robert Stroud, and his involvement in the escape attempt of Frank Morris.