Birdman of Alcatraz
Inside the rock called Alcatraz they tried to chain a volcano they called 'The Bird Man'!
19622h 27m7.5(345 votes)
DramaCrimeHistory
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 thir…
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) is a drama, crime, and history film directed by John Frankenheimer. It stars Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, and Thelma Ritter. The film runs for 2 hours 27 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 345 votes.
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Director
Cast
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
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Who stars in Birdman of Alcatraz?
Birdman of Alcatraz stars Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, and Neville Brand, and was directed by John Frankenheimer.
How long is Birdman of Alcatraz?
Birdman of Alcatraz has a runtime of 2 hours 27 minutes.
When did Birdman of Alcatraz come out?
Birdman of Alcatraz was released in 1962.
What genre is Birdman of Alcatraz?
Birdman of Alcatraz is a drama, crime, and history film.
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Birdman of Alcatraz holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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