Birdman of Alcatraz (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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- John Frankenheimer
Writing:
- Guy Trosper
- Thomas E. Gaddis
Stars:
Release Date: 1962-07-04
7.5/10
7.5/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 147
- Budget: $2,650,000
- Revenue: $3,100,000
Robert Stroud
Burns (uncredited)
Harvey Shoemaker
Inmate (uncredited)
Alcatraz Captain of Guards (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
Reporter on Dock (uncredited)
Bull Ransom
Stella Johnson
Roy Comstock
Dr. Ellis
Inmate (uncredited)
Fred Daw (uncredited)
Alcatraz Guard (uncredited)
Sen. Ham Lewis (uncredited)
Elizabeth Stroud
Feto Gomez
Tom Gaddis
Kramer
Jess Younger
Crazed Prisoner (uncredited)
Judge (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
Eddie Kassellis (uncredited)
Logue (uncredited)
Father Matthieu (uncredited)
Chaplain Wentzel (uncredited)
Editor (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson (uncredited)
Convict Qualen's Friend (uncredited)
Appleton - Murdered Guard (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
Inmate (uncredited)
Inmate (uncredited)
