Birdman of Alcatraz
30 August 1962·2h 27min·BBFC PG
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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.
Director:John FrankenheimerCast:Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand,
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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Original Title
Birdman of Alcatraz
Status
Released
Release Date
30/08/1962
Original Language
English
Production Country
United States
Budget
$2,650,000.00
Revenue
$3,100,000.00
