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Birdman of Alcatraz
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.
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Birdman of Alcatraz
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 4, 1962
Runtime
2h 27m
Genres
Drama, Crime
User Score
75%
Original Title
Birdman of Alcatraz
Production Companies
Norma Productions, United Artists
Director
John Frankenheimer
Budget
$2,650,000
Revenue
$3,100,000
Description
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.