How does bitter convict Robert Stroud cope with a lifetime of solitary confinement? The answer, in a sense, comes from above - in the form of a feeble sparrow he finds in the isolation yard. Stroud brings this newfound companion to his cell, nurses it to health and, from that point on, there's no turning back. Despite having only a third grade education, and no hope of parole, Stroud becomes a renowned ornithologist - and achieves a greater sense of freedom and purpose behind prison walls than many in the outside world will ever know.
The "finest prison picture ever made" ('Variety'), this inspirational and compelling classic stars Burt Lancaster in an Oscar?-nominated performance as Stroud - the convict who, in his power to heal birds, finds the power to heal himself.
Birdman of Alcatraz
Production Year:
1962
Released:
Tue, 03/06/2001
Run Time Minutes:
149
Genres:
Drama
Trailer:
No
Format Aspect Ratio:
1.66-Full/Wide Screen
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
More Information:
HD-1
Audio Language:
English
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels:
Mono
Actors:
Burt Lancaster - Robert Stroud
Actors:
Karl Malden - Harvey Shoemaker
Actors:
Thelma Ritter - Elizabeth Stroud
Actors:
Neville Brand - Bull Ransom
Actors:
Edmond O'Brien - Tom Gaddis
Actors:
Betty Field - Stella Johnson
Actors:
Telly Savalas - Feto Gomez
Actors:
Hugh Marlowe - Roy Comstock
Actors:
Whit Bissell - Dr. Ellis
Actors:
Crahan Denton - Kramer
Actors:
James Westerfield - Jess Younger
Actors:
Robert Bailey - Reporter on Dock
Actors:
Robert Burton - Sen. Ham Lewis
Actors:
Lewis Charles - Chaplain Wentzel
Actors:
Nick Dennis - Crazed Prisoner
Actors:
Raymond Greenleaf - Judge
Actors:
William Hansen - Fred Daw
Actors:
Harry Holcombe - Editor
Actors:
Harry Jackson - Reporter
Actors:
Len Lesser - Burns
Actors:
Edward Mallory - John Clary
Actors:
Adrienne Marden - Mrs. Woodrow Wilson
Actors:
Kermit Maynard - Alcatraz Captain of Guards
Actors:
George Mitchell - Father Matthieu
Actors:
Leo Penn - Eddie Kassellis
Actors:
Chris Robinson - Logue
Actors:
Michael Ross - Convict Qualen's Friend
Actors:
Arthur Stewart - Guard Captain
Actors:
Dale Van Sickel - Alcatraz Guard