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Birdman of Alcatraz

74.86% | Jul 04, 1962 | Drama, Crime

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.

Featured Crew

Harold Hecht
Executive Producer
John Frankenheimer
Director

Cast

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Burt Lancaster
Robert Stroud
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Karl Malden
Harvey Shoemaker
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Thelma Ritter
Elizabeth Stroud
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Neville Brand
Bull Ransom
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Betty Field
Stella Johnson

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