Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)

"Inside the rock called Alcatraz they tried to chain a volcano they called 'The Bird Man'!"
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75
Birdman of Alcatraz
StarringBurt LancasterKarl MaldenThelma Ritter
DirectorJohn Frankenheimer
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NR 2 hr 27 minJul 4th, 1962Drama, Crime
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 4th, 1962
On DVD & Blu-ray:March 6th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$2,650,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$3,100,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Harold Hecht
Production Companies:Norma Productions, United Artists
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