CinemaOSMovie · 1962 · 2h 27m · NR
Birdman of Alcatraz

Inside the rock called Alcatraz they tried to chain a volcano they called 'The Bird Man'!

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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.

Directed byJohn Frankenheimer

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 27m
Language
EN
Released
July 4, 1962
Budget
$2,650,000
Revenue
$3,100,000
Studios
United ArtistsNorma Productions

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Trailers & teasers

2 videos
Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Masters of Cinema Trailer

Masters of Cinema Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Robert Stroud

Karl Malden

Karl Malden

Harvey Shoemaker

Thelma Ritter

Thelma Ritter

Elizabeth Stroud

Neville Brand

Neville Brand

Bull Ransom

Betty Field

Betty Field

Stella Johnson

Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

Feto Gomez

Edmond O'Brien

Edmond O'Brien

Tom Gaddis

Hugh Marlowe

Hugh Marlowe

Roy Comstock

Whit Bissell

Whit Bissell

Dr. Ellis

Crahan Denton

Crahan Denton

Kramer

Creative team
Directed by
John Frankenheimer
John Frankenheimer
Written by
Guy Trosper
Produced by
Stuart Millar
Guy Trosper

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