In the 1960s, Frank Morris, a shrewd criminal with a complicated past, is sent to the infamous prison of Alcatraz, a place deemed unbreakable where no one has managed to escape. As he tries to adapt to the harsh reality of the place, Morris realizes that beneath the surface of the cold institution, escape plans are brewing. Amid a cast of inmates, each with their own tragic story, Morris forms a friendship with two cellmates, the Anglin brothers, who share his desire for freedom.
With ingenuity and determination, the trio begins to devise a meticulous plan to escape from the rock. They use everyday objects to dig tunnels, create improvised tools, and even design a raft. As the nights pass and the date of the escape approaches, the tension escalates. The guards' vigilance becomes increasingly intense, and any mistake could mean a definitive sentence.
The desperate atmosphere of Alcatraz, with its frigid walls and the constant oppression of life inside one of the world’s most feared prisons, combines with Morris and his friends' cunning. The outcome is an exhilarating game of cat and mouse, where the struggle for freedom becomes a necessity rather than just a desire. In a world where hope seems almost non-existent, every moment counts as the clock ticks down to their daring attempt.