Birdman of Alcatraz

Storyline

Birdman of Alcatraz 1962

Robert Stroud was sentenced to life in prison. One day, a wounded bird comes into his cell and he nurses it back to health. As he becomes an expert on birds, Stroud’s interest in them grows. Despite harsh conditions in prison, he continues to care for birds. Transferred to Alcatraz, Stroud’s passion for birds only deepens.

Genre:
Biography, Crime, Drama
Category:
1900s
Country:
United States
IMDB:
7.8 - tt0055798
Duration:
Content Rating:
Approved
Director:
John Frankenheimer
Stars:
Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter