Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)

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Written by Thomas E. Gaddis, Guy Trosper

Directed by John Frankenheimer

Running Time: 147 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1962

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Black and White

Based on the true story of Robert Stroud (Burt Lancaster) this film follows the life of Stroud after he has been condemned to life in solatary confinement in the notorious Alcatraz prison in San Francisco Bay.

He soon seeks solace from his forbidding existence through raising and selling birds.

Cast

Burt LancasterRobert Stroud
Image for Karl MaldenKarl MaldenHarvey Shoemaker
Thelma RitterElizabeth Stroud
Neville BrandBull Ransom
Betty FieldStella Johnson
Telly SavalasFeto Gomez
Edmond O'BrienTom Gaddis
Hugh MarloweRoy Comstock
Whit BissellDr. Ellis
Crahan DentonKramer
James WesterfieldJess Younger

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  • Use www.gravatar.com to create an Avatar for your e-mail address and use it on many supported sites April 30th - 4:00amGarav Gill said...

    This was such a touching movie, it brought tears to my eyes a couple of times. The cast did a wonderful job with the movie, and it is definetly something I recommend for everyone to watch.

  • Use www.gravatar.com to create an Avatar for your e-mail address and use it on many supported sites July 26th - 4:58pmBeryl Barker said...

    Just watched the film on TV. enjoyed it very much, have seen it before, some years ago, brought tears to my eyes,

    very touching

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