BIRDMAN OF ALCATRAZ

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• Release Year: 1962
• Genre: Drama
• Plot: How does bitter convict Robert Stroud cope with a lifetime of solitary confinement? The answer, in a sense, comes from above -- in the form of a feeble sparrow he finds in the isolation yard. Stroud brings this newfound companion to his cell, nurses it to health and, from that point on, there's no turning back. Despite having only a third grade education, and no hope of parole, Stroud becomes a renowned ornithologist -- and achieves a greater sense of freedom and purpose behind prison walls than many in the outside world will ever know.; ; The 'finest prison picture ever made' (Variety), this inspirational and compelling classic stars Burt Lancaster in an Oscar-nominated performance as Stroud -- the convict who, in his power to heal birds, finds the power to heal himself.
• Cast: Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand, Betty Field, Telly Savalas, Edmond O'Brien, Hugh Marlowe, Whit Bissell, Crahan Denton, James Westerfield, Robert Bailey, Nicky Blair, John Burnside, Robert Burton, Mushy Callahan, Jimmy Casino, James Cavanaugh, Lewis Charles, Noble 'Kid' Chissel, Nick Dennis, Tom Gilson, Raymond Greenleaf, William Hansen, Wayne Heffley, William Hellinger, Harry Holcombe, John Indrisano, Harry Jackson, Pete Kellett, Len Lesser, Fred Libby, Mike Mahoney, Edward Mallory, Adrienne Marden, Eric Martin, Michael Masters, Leo V. Matranga, Kermit Maynard, Joe McGuinn, David McMahon, George Mitchell, Pat Moran, Leo Penn, Chris Robinson, Ben Roseman, Michael Ross, Myrna Ross, Art Salter, Ray Spiker, Irving Steinberg, Arthur Stewart, Dale Van Sickel, Frankie Van, Anton von Stralen, Robert Williams, John Frankenheimer, Charles Crichton, Guy Trosper, Thomas E. Gaddis
• Director: John Frankenheimer
• Runtime: 2:27
• Company: MGM / UA
• Media Format: Movie