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.
Cast
- Burt Lancaster - Robert Stroud
- Karl Malden - Harvey Shoemaker
- Thelma Ritter - Elizabeth Stroud
- Neville Brand - Bull Ransom
- Betty Field - Stella Johnson
- Telly Savalas - Feto Gomez
- Edmond O'Brien - Tom Gaddis
- Hugh Marlowe - Roy Comstock
- Whit Bissell - Dr. Ellis
- Crahan Denton - Kramer
Screenplay
- Guy Trosper (Screenplay)
- Thomas E. Gaddis (Novel)
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
prison, prisoner, rebel, difficult childhood, human animal relationship, alcatraz prison, ornithology, biography, solitary confinement, black and white, warden, birds
Trailer
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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.
- Who stars in Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Birdman of Alcatraz stars Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand, Betty Field, Telly Savalas.
- How long is Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Birdman of Alcatraz has a runtime of 2h 27m (147 minutes).
- What genre is Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Birdman of Alcatraz is a Drama, Crime film.
- What is the budget of Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Birdman of Alcatraz had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Birdman of Alcatraz gross?
- Birdman of Alcatraz grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Birdman of Alcatraz produced?
- Birdman of Alcatraz was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Birdman of Alcatraz?
- The themes of Birdman of Alcatraz include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy.