Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)

Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)

Inside the rock called Alcatraz they tried to chain a volcano they called 'The Bird Man'! 1962-07-04 United States of America 147 Min. PG-13
7.5 290 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Burt Lancaster is Robert Stroud
Robert Stroud
Karl Malden is Harvey Shoemaker
Harvey Shoemaker
Thelma Ritter is Elizabeth Stroud
Elizabeth Stroud
Neville Brand is Bull Ransom
Bull Ransom
Betty Field is Stella Johnson
Stella Johnson
Telly Savalas is Feto Gomez
Feto Gomez
Edmond O'Brien is Tom Gaddis
Tom Gaddis
Hugh Marlowe is Roy Comstock
Roy Comstock
Whit Bissell is Dr. Ellis
Dr. Ellis
Crahan Denton is Kramer
Kramer
James Westerfield is Jess Younger
Jess Younger
Robert Bailey is Reporter on Dock (uncredited)
Reporter on Dock (uncredited)

Related Movies