Birdman Of Alcatraz
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.
Stars
Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand, Betty Field
Runtime
147 minutes
Release Date
July 4, 1962
Rating
7.5/10 (335 votes)