Birdman of Alcatraz
First aired on Jul 4, 1962
70%
Genres: Drama, Crime
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Burt Lancaster | Robert Stroud
Karl Malden | Harvey Shoemaker
Thelma Ritter | Elizabeth Stroud
Neville Brand | Bull Ransom
Betty Field | Stella Johnson
Telly Savalas | Feto Gomez
Featured Crew
Harold Hecht | Executive Producer
John Frankenheimer | Director
Guy Trosper | Screenplay
Burnett Guffey | Director of Photography
Stuart Millar | Producer
Thomas E. Gaddis | Novel
