Birdman of Alcatraz

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Story of Bob Stroud, (Burt Lancaster) a steely two-time killer with a volatile temper who develops a growing interest love for birds behind bars, (starting after Stroud finds an orphaned sparrow in the prison yard). Full of wonderful performances, this drama from director John Frankenheimer is rich in character detail, absorbing rewarding. Lancaster was nominated for an Academy Award.

Drama  Biography  Crime  Crime Drama

Directed by

John Frankenheimer

Starring

Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter