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Birdman of Alcatraz
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Birdman of Alcatraz

1962-07-04 · 147 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · Crime · History

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.

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Directors
John Frankenheimer
Production companies
Norma Productions, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,650,000
Revenue
USD 3,100,000

Top Cast

Burt LancasterBurt LancasterRobert Stroud
Karl MaldenKarl MaldenHarvey Shoemaker
Thelma RitterThelma RitterElizabeth Stroud
Neville BrandNeville BrandBull Ransom
Betty FieldBetty FieldStella Johnson
Telly SavalasTelly SavalasFeto Gomez
Edmond O'BrienEdmond O'BrienTom Gaddis
Hugh MarloweHugh MarloweRoy Comstock
Whit BissellWhit BissellDr. Ellis
Crahan DentonCrahan DentonKramer
James WesterfieldJames WesterfieldJess Younger
Robert BaileyRobert BaileyReporter on Dock (uncredited)
Nicky BlairInmate (uncredited)
Mushy CallahanInmate (uncredited)
James J. CasinoInmate (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' ChissellNoble 'Kid' ChissellInmate (uncredited)
John IndrisanoInmate (uncredited)
Pete KellettPete KellettInmate (uncredited)
David McMahonDavid McMahonInmate (uncredited)
Pat MoranInmate (uncredited)

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