Birdman of Alcatraz
Birdman of Alcatraz

Information

Release DateJuly 4, 1962
Runtime2h 27m
StatusReleased
Budget$3M
Revenue$3M
ProductionNorma Productions, United Artists
LanguagesEnglish
7.5
322 votes
Popularity2

Birdman of Alcatraz

"Inside the rock called Alcatraz they tried to chain a volcano they called 'The Bird Man'!"

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

John Frankenheimer
John Frankenheimer

Featured Cast

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Robert Stroud

Karl Malden

Karl Malden

Harvey Shoemaker

Thelma Ritter

Thelma Ritter

Elizabeth Stroud

Neville Brand

Neville Brand

Bull Ransom

Betty Field

Betty Field

Stella Johnson

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