Birdman of Alcatraz
Birdman of Alcatraz

Birdman of Alcatraz (04/07/1962)

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.

Production

Norma Productions, United Artists

Pays de production

United States of America

Genres

Drama, Crime

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Karl Malden

Karl Malden

Thelma Ritter

Thelma Ritter

Neville Brand

Neville Brand

Betty Field

Betty Field

Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas