Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island is a landmark in San Francisco, California, and a filming location for The Rock (1996), Escape from Alcatraz (1979) and Point Blank (1967) among other productions. Built in 1912, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by National Park Service (U.S. federal government).
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in San Francisco, California
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11647, SRC-11648 - Appeared in The Rock (movie, 1996)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11647, SRC-11648 - Appeared in Escape from Alcatraz (movie, 1979)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11649, SRC-11650 - Built in 1912
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12084, SRC-13120, SRC-13128 - Appeared in Point Blank (movie, 1967)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12082, SRC-12083, SRC-12331 - Built in 1934
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12084, SRC-12313, SRC-12332 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (1976); National Historic Landmark (1986)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12084, SRC-12313, SRC-12332 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (1976); National Historic Landmark (1986)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12084, SRC-13120, SRC-13129 - Owned by National Park Service (U.S. federal government)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12084, SRC-12313, SRC-12332 - Appeared in The Enforcer (movie, 1976)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12084, SRC-12083, SRC-12838, SRC-13130, SRC-13536
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11647 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rock_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11648 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/r/Rock-1996.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11649 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escape_from_Alcatraz_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11650 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/e/Escape-From-Alcatraz.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12082 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Blank_(1967_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12083 — https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/artbound/alcatraz-island-a-history-of-the-rock-on-screen (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12084 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcatraz_Island (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12313 — https://www.nps.gov/alca/learn/historyculture/index.htm (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12331 — Movie-Locations.com — Filming Locations for Point Blank (1967) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12332 — U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) — The Captivating History of Alcatraz Island (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12838 — Wikipedia – Alcatraz Island in popular culture (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13120 — https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Alcatraz_Island (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13128 — National Park Service – Alcatraz Cellhouse (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13129 — U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) – The Captivating History of Alcatraz Island (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13130 — The Enforcer (1976 film) – Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13536 — IMDb — The Enforcer (1976) Filming & production (filming locations) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Escape from Alcatraz filmed?
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, in San Francisco, California, is a real-world filming location used for Escape from Alcatraz. This property has also appeared on screen in Point Blank, The Enforcer, The Rock.
Where was Point Blank filmed?
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, in San Francisco, California, is a real-world filming location used for Point Blank. This property has also appeared on screen in Escape from Alcatraz, The Enforcer, The Rock.
Where was The Enforcer filmed?
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, in San Francisco, California, is a real-world filming location used for The Enforcer. This property has also appeared on screen in Escape from Alcatraz, Point Blank, The Rock.
Where was The Rock filmed?
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, in San Francisco, California, is a real-world filming location used for The Rock. This property has also appeared on screen in Escape from Alcatraz, Point Blank, The Enforcer.
Where is Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island located?
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island is located in San Francisco, California.