Birdman of Alcatraz(1962)

Behind the story

What is Birdman of Alcatraz about?

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.

Genres

Drama, Crime, History

Directed by

John Frankenheimer

Release date

1962-07-04

Status

Released

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