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Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1962 · 147 min · English
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- Directed by
- John Frankenheimer, Charles Crichton
- Starring
- Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Telly Savalas, Betty Field, Edmond O'Brien, Thelma Ritter
Condemned to life imprisonment, Robert Stroud finds purpose and solace through his fascination with birds. While in solitary confinement, he dedicates himself to ornithology, nurturing injured and orphaned birds back to health, creating a unique sanctuary within the prison walls. His passion and expertise bring him a measure of hope and contentment, but a sudden and unexpected transfer to the notorious Alcatraz prison jeopardizes his carefully cultivated world and threatens his fragile peace.
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