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
Alcatraz Captain of Guards (uncredited)
Sen. Ham Lewis (uncredited)
Eddie Kassellis (uncredited)
Jess Younger
Judge (uncredited)
Father Matthieu (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
Stella Johnson
Guard (uncredited)
Harvey Shoemaker
Roy Comstock
Burns (uncredited)
Bull Ransom
Dr. Ellis
Alcatraz Guard (uncredited)
Inmate (uncredited)
Inmate (uncredited)
Kramer
Elizabeth Stroud
Feto Gomez
Tom Gaddis
Reporter on Dock (uncredited)
Inmate (uncredited)
Chaplain Wentzel (uncredited)
Crazed Prisoner (uncredited)
Fred Daw (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
Editor (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson (uncredited)
Logue (uncredited)
Convict Qualen's Friend (uncredited)
Appleton - Murdered Guard (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
Inmate (uncredited)
