Birdman of Alcatraz
Movie
1962
2 HOURS 28 MINS
Biography
Crime drama
Sentenced to life in solitary confinement after killing a prison guard, a despondent inmate develops an interest in caring for birds and becomes a talented ornithologist.
Cast & Crew
Burt Lancaster Robert Stroud
Karl Malden Harvey Shoemaker
Thelma Ritter Elizabeth Stroud
Betty Field Stella Johnson
Neville Brand Bull Ransom
Edmond O'Brien Tom Gaddis
Hugh Marlowe Roy Comstock
Telly Savalas Feto Gomez
James Westerfield Jess Younger
Chris Robinson Logue (uncredited)
John Frankenheimer Director
Thomas E. Gaddis Writer (Book)
Guy Trosper Writer
Stuart Millar Producer
Guy Trosper Producer
Harold Hecht Executive Producer
Burnett Guffey Cinematography
Edward Mann Film Editing
Elmer Bernstein Original Music
John Philip Sousa Original Song
Fernando Carrere Art Direction
Robert J. Schiffer Makeup Artist
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Convict Robert Stroud (Burt Lancaster) spends life studying birds.
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