Film · Crime, Drama, History
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
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.
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers
- Guy Trosper, Thomas E. Gaddis
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Release date
- July 4, 1962
Birdman of Alcatraz was released on July 4, 1962. Where to watch in United States: Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription).
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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)
- James J. CasinoInmate (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' ChissellInmate (uncredited)- John IndrisanoInmate (uncredited)
Pete KellettInmate (uncredited)
David McMahonInmate (uncredited)- Pat MoranInmate (uncredited)
