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Birdman of Alcatraz
“Birdman of Alcatraz,” directed by John Frankenheimer, is a biographical drama that follows the life of Robert Stroud, a convicted murderer who becomes a renowned ornithologist during his lengthy imprisonment. The film explores themes of redemption and transformation as Stroud finds solace and purpose in caring for birds, ultimately becoming an expert in avian diseases.
Views: 82
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Director: John Frankenheimer
Actors: Betty Field, Burt Lancaster, Crahan Denton, Edmond O'Brien, Hugh Marlowe, Karl Malden, Neville Brand, Telly Savalas, Thelma Ritter, Whit Bissell
Country: United States of America
Company: Norma Productions
Awards: Nominated for 4 Oscars, 4 wins & 12 nominations total
Budget: $2,650,000
Duration: 2h 27min
Release: 1962
Release Date: 1962-07-04
IMDb: 7.8
TMDB: 7.5
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 76
FilmAffinity: 7.9
