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Birdman of Alcatraz

Film · 1962

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Guy Trosperwriter · producer
  2. John Frankenheimerdirector
  3. Edward Manneditor
  4. Harold Hechtexecutive producer
  5. John Altoncinematographer
  6. Burnett Guffeycinematographer
  7. Elmer Bernsteincomposer
  8. Stuart Millarproducer

On screen

  1. Thelma Ritterlead actor
  2. Neville Brandlead actor
  3. Karl Maldenlead actor
  4. Burt Lancasterlead actor
  5. Betty Fieldsupporting actor
  6. Crahan Dentonsupporting actor
  7. Hugh Marlowesupporting actor
  8. James Westerfieldsupporting actor
  9. Edmond O'Briensupporting actor
  10. Telly Savalassupporting actor
  11. Whit Bissellsupporting actor
  12. Anton von Stralenguest actor
  13. Ben Rosemanguest actor
  14. Harry Jacksonguest actor
  15. Robert Baileyguest actor
  16. Adrienne Mardenguest actor
  17. Pat Moranguest actor
  18. Raymond Greenleafguest actor
  19. Edward Malloryguest actor
  20. Frankie Vanguest actor
  21. Fred Libbyguest actor
  22. Joe McGuinnguest actor
  23. William Hansenguest actor
  24. William Hoehne Jr.guest actor
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From the people who made Birdman of Alcatraz

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Through the cast

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  1. The ScalphuntersBurt LancasterElmer Bernstein1968 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  2. The Hallelujah TrailBurt LancasterElmer Bernstein1965 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  3. Cahill: United States MarshalNeville BrandElmer Bernstein1973 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Rear WindowThelma Ritter1954 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  5. Zulu DawnBurt LancasterElmer Bernstein1979 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. The KillersBurt LancasterEdmond O'Brien1946 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. Valdez Is ComingBurt Lancaster1971 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. The MisfitsThelma Ritter1961 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. On the WaterfrontKarl MaldenJames Westerfield1954 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. Pickup on South StreetThelma Ritter1953 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. Baby DollKarl Malden1956 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. A Streetcar Named DesireKarl Malden1951 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  13. The Cincinnati KidKarl Malden1965 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  14. PollyannaKarl Malden1960 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. Cheyenne AutumnKarl Malden1964 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  16. The Streets of San FranciscoKarl Malden1972 · TV seriesNotable· 6 shared
  17. Boeing, BoeingThelma Ritter1965 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. Daddy Long LegsThelma Ritter1955 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. AirportBurt Lancaster1970 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  20. The ProfessionalsBurt Lancaster1966 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. The Hanging TreeKarl Malden1959 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  22. Pillow TalkThelma Ritter1959 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
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  34. I ConfessKarl Malden1953 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  58. How the West Was WonKarl MaldenThelma Ritter1962 · FilmFaint· 5 shared
  59. KojakTelly Savalas1973 · TV seriesFaint· 7 shared
  60. Earth vs. the Flying SaucersHugh Marlowe1956 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  61. Twelve O'Clock HighHugh Marlowe1949 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Kelly's HeroesTelly Savalas1970 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  63. Dead Men Don't Wear PlaidBurt Lancaster1982 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  64. Garden of EvilHugh Marlowe1954 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. TitanicThelma Ritter1953 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. Lisa and the DevilTelly Savalas1973 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. The Assassination BureauTelly Savalas1969 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. Love Me TenderNeville Brand1956 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. On Her Majesty's Secret ServiceTelly Savalas1969 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. The Time TunnelWhit Bissell1966 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
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  84. The GunfighterKarl Malden1950 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
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  86. Violent CityTelly Savalas1970 · FilmFaint· 1 shared