Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- John Frankenheimer
Writing:
- Guy Trosper
- Thomas E. Gaddis
Stars:
Release Date: 1962-07-04
7.5/10
7.5/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 147
- Budget: $2,650,000
- Revenue: $3,100,000
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Logue (uncredited)
Robert Stroud
Harvey Shoemaker
Elizabeth Stroud
Bull Ransom
Stella Johnson
Feto Gomez
Tom Gaddis
Roy Comstock
Dr. Ellis
Kramer
Jess Younger
Reporter on Dock (uncredited)
Inmate (uncredited)
Inmate (uncredited)
Sen. Ham Lewis (uncredited)
Chaplain Wentzel (uncredited)
Crazed Prisoner (uncredited)
Judge (uncredited)
Fred Daw (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
Alcatraz Guard (uncredited)
Alcatraz Captain of Guards (uncredited)
Editor (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Burns (uncredited)
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson (uncredited)
Father Matthieu (uncredited)
Eddie Kassellis (uncredited)
Convict Qualen's Friend (uncredited)
Appleton - Murdered Guard (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
Inmate (uncredited)
Inmate (uncredited)
