1962 · Drama / Crime / History
Birdman of Alcatraz
Inside the rock called Alcatraz they tried to chain a volcano they called 'The Bird Man'!
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.
- 7.5/10 · 353 votes
- 2h 27m
- July 4, 1962
- English
Directed by John Frankenheimer
About Birdman of Alcatraz
Birdman of Alcatraz is a 1962 drama, crime, and history film directed by John Frankenheimer. It runs 2h 27m. It was released on July 4, 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.
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English. Production countries include United States of America.
The average rating is 7.5 out of 10, based on 353 TMDB votes.
Birdman of Alcatraz Details
- Title
- Birdman of Alcatraz
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 7.5/10 from 353 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers
- Guy Trosper
- Budget
- $2,650,000
- Box office
- $3,100,000
- Keywords
- prison, prisoner, rebel, difficult childhood, human animal relationship, alcatraz prison, ornithology, biography, solitary confinement, black and white, warden, birds
Birdman of Alcatraz Release Date
Birdman of Alcatraz was released on July 4, 1962. More 1962 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
Birdman of Alcatraz Genres
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Birdman of Alcatraz Cast
Burt LancasterRobert Stroud
Karl MaldenHarvey Shoemaker
Thelma RitterElizabeth Stroud
Neville BrandBull Ransom
Betty FieldStella Johnson
Telly SavalasFeto Gomez
Edmond O'BrienTom Gaddis
Hugh MarloweRoy Comstock
Whit BissellDr. Ellis
Crahan DentonKramer
James WesterfieldJess Younger
Robert BaileyReporter on Dock (uncredited)- Nicky BlairInmate (uncredited)
- Mushy CallahanInmate (uncredited)
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