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Birdman of Alcatraz

  NR HD Closed Captioning

John Frankenheimer

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Plot Summary

In this film based on a true story, Burt Lancaster plays Robert Stroud, a withdrawn prison inmate who cures a sick bird that flies into his cell and eventually becomes a world-renowned ornithologist — all while serving a life sentence. An overbearing warden (Karl Malden) eventually transfers Stroud to the notoriously brutal prison on Alcatraz, but he is able to continue his research, abort a riot, start a romance, and eventually get his story out through a determined reporter (Edmond O'Brien). Directed with his usual solid craftsmanship by John Frankenheimer, Birdman Of Alcatraz tells a quietly moving tale for which Lancaster, Telly Savalas (as one of Stroud's fellow inmates), and Thelma Ritter (as Stroud's mother) all received Oscar nominations.

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Very good movie, but...

Birdman of Alcatraz is a very well directed and very well acted movie that raises questions as to the effectiveness of the prison system, highlighting its dehumanizing policies. There's only one problem: contrary to Burt Lancaster's portrayal of Robert Stroud, the real Stroud was, by all accounts, an animal capable of incredible cruelty. So, enjoy the film for the fictional drama that it is; there's a lot to like. Just remember that it's fiction and don't waste your sympathy on a man like Robert Stroud.

BEST MOVIE EVER

I am only 13 but i think this is one of the best movies ever. The first time i saw it was in Florida and at first i thought it was kind of ridiculous but then i said to my self..." it isn't"

loved the movie

even though this movie is from the 1960s it is still well written and has a great story behind this man. if your thinking you should buy it or not i reccommend you do buy it!!!!!!!

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Birdman of Alcatraz
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  • $14.99
  • Genre: Drama
  • Released: 1962
  • © 1962 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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