Summary In the summer of 1972, five young Americans are caught trying to smuggle more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana out of Mexico. While awaiting trial, they are sent to Mazatlan Prison and desperately begin planning their escape. For six weeks, the group tunnels through a concrete wall using a butter knife and some rocks, only to find that they're sitting on top of water that won't stop gushing through the dirt floor. Will these detainees be able to escape one of Mexico's most violent prisons?
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Max Wrottesley Natalie Dunne Manuel Villaseñor Jerry Murillo
Genres : Drama Documentary
Release date : May 14, 2013
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : National Geographic
Language : English
Filming locations : Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies : RAW
Summary In the summer of 1972, five young Americans are caught trying to smuggle more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana out of Mexico. While awaiting trial, they are sent to Mazatlan Prison and desperately begin planning their escape. For six weeks, the group tunnels through a concrete wall using a butter knife and some rocks, only to find that they're sitting on top of water that won't stop gushing through the dirt floor. Will these detainees be able to escape one of Mexico's most violent prisons?
Genres : Drama Documentary
Release date : May 14, 2013
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : National Geographic
Language : English
Filming locations : Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies : RAW
