In Popular Culture
Alcatraz Island appears often in popular culture, including the films The Book of Eli (2010), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), Catch Me If You Can (2002), The Rock (1996), Murder in the First (1995), Escape from Alcatraz (1979), Birdman of Alcatraz (1962), and J. J. Abrams' 2012 television series Alcatraz. It also was featured in the animated series Yu-Gi-Oh!
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