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Birdman of Alcatraz

1962 · 147 min · Drama, Crime, History · ★ 7.5

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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Cast

  • Burt Lancaster
    Robert Stroud
  • Karl Malden
    Harvey Shoemaker
  • Thelma Ritter
    Elizabeth Stroud
  • Neville Brand
    Bull Ransom
  • Betty Field
    Stella Johnson
  • Telly Savalas
    Feto Gomez

Crew

  • Director · John Frankenheimer
  • Screenplay · Guy Trosper
  • Producer · Stuart Millar
  • Producer · Guy Trosper

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