The Clint Eastwood-led Alcatraz thriller that inspired Trump is being pulled by Netflix in three days.

In just three days, the streaming platform Netflix will remove one of the most iconic prison films: the Clint Eastwood thriller that recreates the most famous prison escape in American history . A 1979 classic that not only defined an era but has recently reignited political controversy.

It's about Escape from Alcatraz , directed by Don Siegel and based on true events. The film recounts with contained tension and realism the escape of Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers from the then impregnable Alcatraz prison . Critically acclaimed and considered one of the best prison films ever made, its upcoming removal from Netflix's catalog coincides with renewed interest from former President Donald Trump , who has announced his intention to reopen this prison located in the San Francisco Bay.

Trump's interest in Alcatraz is no coincidence. As The Hollywood Reporter reveals, the president reportedly made the decision after watching this very film over a weekend at his Mar-a-Lago mansion. Days later, he declared that "we will no longer tolerate these serial offenders" and asserted that Alcatraz will once again be used as a detention center for "the most dangerous criminals."

The film, in which Eastwood plays a prisoner capable of challenging the most ruthless system , would have directly influenced this unexpected political proposal. Partially filmed on Alcatraz Island itself and with a realism rarely seen in cinema, Escape from Alcatraz It was not only a box office success, but also a key work in Eastwood's career.

Critics praised it for its storytelling, and it was included in the American Film Institute nominations as one of the best thrillers. Its withdrawal after this Saturday, August 9 , represents a final streaming opportunity for those who wish to revisit it or discover it for the first time.