Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
Inside the rock called Alcatraz they tried to chain a volcano they called 'The Bird Man'!
- Released
- Runtime 2h 27m
- Director John Frankenheimer
- Genres Crime Drama History
- Rating 7.5/10 (353 votes)
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.
Cast
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Burt Lancaster
as Robert Stroud
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Karl Malden
as Harvey Shoemaker
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Thelma Ritter
as Elizabeth Stroud
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Neville Brand
as Bull Ransom
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Betty Field
as Stella Johnson
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Telly Savalas
as Feto Gomez
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Edmond O'Brien
as Tom Gaddis
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Hugh Marlowe
as Roy Comstock
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Whit Bissell
as Dr. Ellis
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Crahan Denton
as Kramer
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James Westerfield
as Jess Younger
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Robert Bailey
as Reporter on Dock (uncredited)
- Nicky Blair as Inmate (uncredited)
- Mushy Callahan as Inmate (uncredited)
- James J. Casino as Inmate (uncredited)
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Noble 'Kid' Chissell
as Inmate (uncredited)
- John Indrisano as Inmate (uncredited)
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Pete Kellett
as Inmate (uncredited)
Crew
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John Frankenheimer
Director
- Burnett Guffey Director of Photography
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John Alton
Director of Photography
- Edward Mann Editor
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Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
- Stuart Millar Producer
- Guy Trosper Producer
- Guy Trosper Screenplay
