Birdman of Alcatraz

INSIDE THE ROCK CALLED ALCATRAZ THEY TRIED TO CHAIN A VOLCANO THEY CALLED 'THE BIRD MAN'!

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 third grade education, Stroud goes on to become a renowned ornithologist and achieves a greater sense of freedom and purpose behind bars than most people find in the outside world.

Director: John Frankenheimer
Cast: Burt Lancaster , Karl Malden , Thelma Ritter , Neville Brand , Betty Field , Telly Savalas , Edmond O'Brien , Hugh Marlowe , Whit Bissell , Crahan Denton

Genres: Drama , Crime , History

Release date: 1962-07-04

Rating: 7.5

Runtime: 147minutes

Budget: 2M

Revenue: 3M

Production Companies: Norma Productions , United Artists

Reviews:

  • Eleanor Trujillo
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Joyce Caldwell
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Nico Hamilton
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Rylan Garcia
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Santana Bridges
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5