7.5Birdman of Alcatraz · 1962
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) is a Drama / Crime / History film directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter.
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7.5Overview
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
Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand, Betty Field, Telly Savalas, Edmond O'Brien, Hugh Marlowe
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What is "Birdman of Alcatraz" about?
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.
When was "Birdman of Alcatraz" released?
Birdman of Alcatraz was released in 1962.
Who stars in "Birdman of Alcatraz"?
The cast includes Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand.
