Was Alcatraz island a setting or backdrop for movie?

Alcatraz Island, a well-known former federal prison located in San Francisco Bay, has served as a setting or backdrop for several movies. Here are some notable examples:

1. "The Rock" (1996): The movie stars Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage and is set on Alcatraz Island, which has been repurposed as a high-security prison for dangerous criminals.

2. "Escape from Alcatraz" (1979): This classic prison escape movie, starring Clint Eastwood, is set on Alcatraz and follows the true story of three inmates who attempted to escape from the seemingly impenetrable prison.

3. "The Birdman of Alcatraz" (1962): The movie tells the story of Robert Stroud, a notorious prisoner who became an ornithologist while incarcerated on Alcatraz Island. It stars Burt Lancaster in the title role.

4. "X-Men: The Last Stand" (2006): In the third installment of the X-Men movie franchise, Alcatraz Island is featured as a mutant prison facility.

5. "The Last Templar" (2009): The movie, starring Nicolas Cage, involves the search for a lost treasure and features scenes set on Alcatraz Island.

6. "Inception" (2010): While not explicitly named, the waterside landscape featuring the church tower in the movie's dreamscape sequence closely resembles Alcatraz Island.

7. "Star Trek: Into Darkness" (2013): Alcatraz Island is briefly featured in the movie as the destination where Kirk and Spock are held captive.