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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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- When did Birdman of Alcatraz come out?
- Birdman of Alcatraz was released in 1962.
- What genre is Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Birdman of Alcatraz is a drama, crime, and history film.
- How long is Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Birdman of Alcatraz runs about 2h 27m (147 minutes).
- Who stars in Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Birdman of Alcatraz stars Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, and Neville Brand.
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- Birdman of Alcatraz currently scores 7.5 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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