Top 10 Prison Action Films You Must Watch

Description: Based on the autobiography by Henri Charrière, this film follows a man's multiple attempts to escape from the brutal French penal colony in French Guiana.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Jamaica, which stood in for French Guiana.

Description: Sylvester Stallone stars as a man wrongfully imprisoned and subjected to harsh treatment by a sadistic warden. His fight for justice and survival makes for a compelling watch.

Fact: The film was shot in a real prison, Rahway State Prison in New Jersey, which added to the film's gritty realism.

Description: While not strictly an action film, this classic includes moments of intense action and showcases the harsh realities of prison life, making it a fitting entry in this list.

Fact: The film was not a box office success initially but has since become one of the most beloved movies of all time, often topping lists of the greatest films.

Description: Although not set entirely in a prison, it involves a group of rogue military men taking over Alcatraz, leading to a high-stakes rescue mission with plenty of action.

Fact: This was the first film to be released on video while it was still being shown in theaters.

Description: A high-octane action flick where a group of dangerous criminals hijack a prison transport plane, leading to an explosive showdown in the air and on the ground.

Fact: The film features one of the most iconic lines in action cinema: "Put the bunny back in the box."

Description: While more of a drama, this film includes action elements and explores themes of justice, redemption, and the supernatural within the confines of a prison.

Fact: The film's title refers to the green linoleum that covers the floor of the prison's death row.

Description: This film explores the life of Britain's most violent prisoner, Michael Peterson, known as Charles Bronson, focusing on his time in solitary confinement and his violent outbursts.

Fact: Tom Hardy gained 42 pounds for the role to accurately portray Bronson's physicality.

Description: This film is based on the true story of three inmates who attempt to escape from the infamous Alcatraz prison. It's a gripping tale of ingenuity, determination, and the human spirit's quest for freedom.

Fact: Clint Eastwood, who stars as Frank Morris, did not use a stunt double for the escape scenes, performing all his own stunts.

Description: A family man is wrongfully convicted of murder and must navigate the brutal prison system, leading to intense action sequences and a fight for survival.

Fact: Val Kilmer, who plays a fellow inmate, was originally considered for the lead role.

Description: A French film about a French Resistance fighter's escape from a Nazi prison, showcasing the meticulous planning and tension of a real escape.

Fact: The film is based on the memoirs of André Devigny, who actually escaped from Montluc prison in Lyon during WWII.