Birdman of Alcatraz
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Inside the rock called Alcatraz they tried to chain a volcano they called 'The Bird Man'!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 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
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Birdman of Alcatraz about?
- 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.
- Who directed Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Birdman of Alcatraz was directed by John Frankenheimer.
- When was Birdman of Alcatraz released?
- Birdman of Alcatraz was released on July 4, 1962.
- How long is Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Birdman of Alcatraz has a runtime of 2h 27m.
- Where can I track Birdman of Alcatraz?
- You can track Birdman of Alcatraz on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












