Birdman of Alcatraz

Name: Birdman of Alcatraz
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 04 Jul 1962
Rating: 7.50
Cast: Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand, Betty Field

Inside the rock called Alcatraz they tried to chain a volcano they called 'The Bird Man'! 1962-07-04 United States of America 147 minutes.

7.50 290 votes

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Overview

After killing a prison guard, convict Robert Stroud faces life imprisonment in solitary confinement. Driven nearly mad by loneliness and despair, Stroud's life gains new meaning when he happens upon a helpless baby sparrow in the exercise yard and nurses it back to health. Despite having only a third grade education, Stroud goes on to become a renowned ornithologist and achieves a greater sense of freedom and purpose behind bars than most people find in the outside world.

Year 1962

Studio Norma Productions, United Artists

Director John Frankenheimer

Crew John Frankenheimer (Director), Thomas E. Gaddis (Novel), Guy Trosper (Screenplay), Stuart Millar (Producer), Harold Hecht (Executive Producer), Burnett Guffey (Director of Photography)

Popularity 13

Language English