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Birdman of Alcatraz
1962
BiographyCrimeDrama
A surly convicted murderer held in permanent isolation redeems himself when he becomes a renowned bird expert.
IMDB 7.8
RT 91%
Metacritic 76
StarsBurt LancasterKarl MaldenThelma RitterNeville Brand
DirectorJohn FrankenheimerCharles Crichton
WriterGuy Trosper (screenplay)Thomas E. Gaddis (book)
AwardsNominated for 4 Oscars
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
    Burt Lancaster
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
    Telly Savalas
  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
    Thelma Ritter
  • Best Achievement in Cinematography, Black-and-White
    Burnett Guffey
LanguageEnglish
CountryUSA