America's Greatest Prison Breaks (2015)

How did they do it?

A look at the prison breakout of Richard Matt and David Sweat from Clinton Correctional facility, as well as a look back at some of the most daring and ingenious prison breaks in American history.

Cast (9)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

J

Jolene Babyak

Herself

J

Jolene Babyak

Himself

Daren Donofrio

Daren Donofrio

Daren Donofrio

David Sweat

J

Jason Faust

Richard Lee McNair

J

John Martini

Himself

Charlie Sara

Richard Matt

J

Jon Seltzer

Narrator

C

Clint Van Zandt

Himself

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