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Birdman of Alcatraz (1962): movie guide
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) is a Drama, Crime, History running about 147 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.4/10 from 371 votes. Notable cast includes Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1962-07-04
- Runtime: 147 min
- TMDB: 7.4/10
- Genres: Drama, Crime, History
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1962-07-04
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What is Birdman of Alcatraz about?
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.
Cast highlights
Birdman of Alcatraz features Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand, Betty Field, Telly Savalas. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1962-07-04. Runtime: 147 minutes. TMDB score: 7.4/10 (371 votes). Genres: Drama, Crime, History. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Birdman of Alcatraz is listed as Drama, Crime, History on TMDB.
- How long is Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Birdman of Alcatraz runs about 147 minutes.
- Who stars in Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Cast highlights include Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand, Betty Field, Telly Savalas.
- Does Cinema Box stream Birdman of Alcatraz?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
