Birdman of Alcatraz
Convict Robert Stroud faces life imprisonment in solitary confinement, after killing a prison guard. Driven angry by despair and loneliness, the life of Stroud increases significance after he happens upon a helpless baby sparrow at the exercise yard and nurses it back to health. Despite needing only a third grade education, Stroud goes on to become renowned ornithologist and achieves a greater sense of purpose and freedom behind bars compared to many men and women find in the outside world.
Released: 1962-07-03
Genre:
Drama
Duration: 147
min
Country:
United States of America
Production:
Norma Productions