Movie·1962·2h 27m
Birdman of Alcatraz
Inside the rock called Alcatraz they tried to chain a volcano they called 'The Bird Man'!
Directed By
John Frankenheimer
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Producer
Harold Hecht, Guy Trosper
Cinematography
Burnett Guffey
Music
Elmer Bernstein
Editor
Edward Mann
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
340 votes
Where to watch
Region: IN
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// cast
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
Edmond O'Brien
Tom Gaddis
Hugh Marlowe
Roy Comstock
Whit Bissell
Dr. Ellis
Crahan Denton
Kramer
James Westerfield
Jess Younger
Robert Bailey
Reporter on Dock (uncredited)
Nicky Blair
Inmate (uncredited)
Mushy Callahan
Inmate (uncredited)
James J. Casino
Inmate (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
Inmate (uncredited)
John Indrisano
Inmate (uncredited)
Pete Kellett
Inmate (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Harold Hecht
Executive Producer
John Frankenheimer
Director
Guy Trosper
Screenplay, Producer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Stuart Millar
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Edward Mann
Editor
John Alton
Director of Photography
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