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Story of convicted murderer Robert Stroud, who became an authority on birds by raising them in his prison cell. Outstanding performances all around.
Original Release
07/04/1962
US Release
07/04/1962
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Burt Lancaster | Robert Franklin Stroud / Robert Stroud |
| Karl Malden | Harvey Shoemaker |
| Thelma Ritter | Elizabeth Stroud |
| Neville Brand | Bull Ransom |
| Betty Field | Stella Johnson |
| Telly Savalas | Feto Gomez |
| Edmond O'Brien | Tom Gaddis |
| Hugh Marlowe | Albert Comstock / Roy Comstock |
| Whit Bissell | Dr. Ellis |
| Crahan Denton | Kramer |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Burt Lancaster | Robert Franklin Stroud / Robert Stroud |
| Karl Malden | Harvey Shoemaker |
| Thelma Ritter | Elizabeth Stroud |
| Neville Brand | Bull Ransom |
| Betty Field | Stella Johnson |
| Telly Savalas | Feto Gomez |
| Edmond O'Brien | Tom Gaddis |
| Hugh Marlowe | Albert Comstock / Roy Comstock |
| Whit Bissell | Dr. Ellis |
| Crahan Denton | Kramer |
| James Westerfield | Jess Younger |
| Robert Bailey | Reporter on Dock |
| Nicky Blair | Inmate |
| John Burnside | Captain of Marines |
| Robert Burton | Sen. Ham Lewis |
| Mushy Callahan | Inmate |
| James J. Casino | Inmate |
| James Cavanaugh | Guard |
| Lewis Charles | Chaplain Wentzel |
| Noble 'Kid' Chissell | Inmate |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Harold Hecht | Executive Producer |
| Stuart Millar | Producer |
| Guy Trosper | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Birdman Of Alcatraz
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1963 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1963 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1963 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1963 | Oscar | Best Cinematography, Black-and-White | Nominated |
| 1963 | Golden Globe | Best Actor - Drama | Nominated |
| 1963 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
