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Birdman of Alcatraz
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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.
Birdman of Alcatraz is a film that explores themes of prison, prisoner, rebel. It also touches on difficult childhood and human animal relationship and alcatraz prison.
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John Frankenheimer
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Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand, Betty Field, Telly Savalas, Edmond O'Brien, Hugh Marlowe, Whit Bissell, Crahan Denton
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Birdman of Alcatraz
You can watch Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) for free on Hoopla, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
7.5/10
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88%
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Director
John Frankenheimer
Cast
Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand, Betty Field, Telly Savalas, Edmond O'Brien, Hugh Marlowe, Whit Bissell, Crahan Denton
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