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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Burt Lancaster
Robert Stroud
Karl Malden
Harvey Shoemaker
Thelma Ritter
Elizabeth Stroud
Neville Brand
Bull Ransom
Betty Field
Stella Johnson
Telly Savalas
Feto Gomez
Edmond O'Brien
Tom Gaddis
Hugh Marlowe
Roy Comstock
Whit Bissell
Dr. Ellis
Crahan Denton
Kramer
James Westerfield
Jess Younger
Robert Bailey
Reporter on Dock (uncredited)
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- Where can I watch Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Kanopy in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
- Is Birdman of Alcatraz available to rent or buy?
- You can rent Birdman of Alcatraz from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's available to buy from Amazon DVD / Blu-ray, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
- When was Birdman of Alcatraz released?
- Birdman of Alcatraz was released in 1962. It has a runtime of 147 minutes.
- What kind of film is Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Birdman of Alcatraz is a drama, crime, history film. 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 wh…
- Who stars in Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Birdman of Alcatraz stars Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter and Neville Brand.