Visible crew/equipment: In the non-widescreen version, a hole in the ceiling and a microphone can be seen picking up the dialogue between Patrick McGoohan and Clint Eastwood in the warden's office.
Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
1 visible crew/equipment mistake
Directed by: Don Siegel
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau
Factual error: In the opening scene that shows San Francisco scenery there is a shot of a large TV tower called Sutro Tower. The film takes place in 1960 and Sutro Tower wasn't built until 1973.
Frank Morris: There's always the possibility that some asshole will be offended. Isn't there?
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Answer: It is possible and there is even a YouTube video showing how to do it.
raywest ★
Could you tell me the name of the video please?
Here is one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR4uUZLr5Yk.
Ssiscool ★