Birdman of Alcatraz
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) is a crime drama, directed by John Frankenheimer. It stars Burt Lancaster and Karl Malden. Much of the story takes place behind bars. The 147-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.
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What Birdman of Alcatraz Is About
A prisoner serving life in solitary starts caring for an injured sparrow he finds in the yard. Over the years he becomes a recognised authority on bird diseases. The film almost never leaves the prison and never shows the outside; the narrative is about what a person can make of themselves in a closed space. The scenes with the birds are long and patiently shot. John Frankenheimer directed, with Burt Lancaster. It follows the life of a real prisoner. Before watching: the film shows the man as far gentler than he was, and the place where he worked with birds was not in fact Alcatraz. Watch it as fiction rather than biography.
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What is Birdman of Alcatraz about?
A prisoner serving life in solitary starts caring for an injured sparrow he finds in the yard. Over the years he becomes a recognised authority on bird diseases.
Where can I watch Birdman of Alcatraz?
Birdman of Alcatraz is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Philo. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Birdman of Alcatraz?
Birdman of Alcatraz runs for 147 minutes (2h 27m).
When did Birdman of Alcatraz come out?
Birdman of Alcatraz was released in 1962.
Who directed Birdman of Alcatraz?
Birdman of Alcatraz was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in Birdman of Alcatraz?
Birdman of Alcatraz stars Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand.
What is Birdman of Alcatraz's rating?
Birdman of Alcatraz holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.
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