Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
"Inside the rock called Alcatraz they tried to chain a volcano they called 'The Bird Man'!"
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.
Director
John Frankenheimer
Writers
Guy Trosper
Watch Now
If the current server doesn't work, try switching to another server above.
Downloads coming soon
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Birdman of Alcatraz
Status
Released
Budget
$2,650,000
Revenue
$3,100,000
Production
Norma Productions, United Artists
