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  • Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
  • Not Rated
    147 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
Not Rated
147 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

A surly convicted murderer held in permanent isolation redeems himself when he becomes a renowned bird expert.
Writers
Guy Trosper (screenplay) | Thomas E. Gaddis (book)
Composer
Cinematographer
Burnett Guffey (photographed by)
Editor
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Release date
Jul 4, 1962 (United States)

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59 cast members
Name Known for
Burt Lancaster
Robert Franklin Stroud Robert Franklin Stroud   See fewer
Karl Malden
Harvey Shoemaker Harvey Shoemaker   See fewer
Thelma Ritter
Elizabeth Stroud Elizabeth Stroud   See fewer
Neville Brand
Bull Ransom Bull Ransom   See fewer
Betty Field
Stella Johnson Stella Johnson   See fewer
Telly Savalas
Feto Gomez Feto Gomez   See fewer
Edmond O'Brien
Tom Gaddis Tom Gaddis   See fewer
Hugh Marlowe
Albert Comstock Albert Comstock   See fewer
Whit Bissell
Dr. Ellis Dr. Ellis   See fewer
Crahan Denton
Kramer Kramer   See fewer
James Westerfield
Jess Younger Jess Younger   See fewer
Robert Bailey
Reporter on Dock (uncredited) Reporter on Dock (uncredited)   See fewer
Nicky Blair
Inmate (uncredited) Inmate (uncredited)   See fewer
John Burnside
Captain of Marines (uncredited) Captain of Marines (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Burton
Sen. Ham Lewis (uncredited) Sen. Ham Lewis (uncredited)   See fewer
Mushy Callahan
Inmate (uncredited) Inmate (uncredited)   See fewer
James J. Casino
Inmate (uncredited) Inmate (uncredited)   See fewer
James Cavanaugh
Guard (uncredited) Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Lewis Charles
Chaplain Wentzel (uncredited) Chaplain Wentzel (uncredited)   See fewer
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
Inmate (uncredited) Inmate (uncredited)   See fewer
Nick Dennis
Crazed Prisoner (uncredited) Crazed Prisoner (uncredited)   See fewer
Raoul Freeman
Guard (uncredited) Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Gilson
Tony Qualen (uncredited) Tony Qualen (uncredited)   See fewer
Raymond Greenleaf
Judge (uncredited) Judge (uncredited)   See fewer
William Hansen
Fred Daw (uncredited) Fred Daw (uncredited)   See fewer
Wayne Heffley
Guard (uncredited) Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
William Hellinger
Inmate (uncredited) Inmate (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Holcombe
Editor (uncredited) Editor (uncredited)   See fewer
John Indrisano
Inmate (uncredited) Inmate (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Jackson
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Pete Kellett
Inmate (uncredited) Inmate (uncredited)   See fewer
Len Lesser
Burns (uncredited) Burns (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Libby
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Mike Mahoney
Bit Part (uncredited) Bit Part (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Mallory
John Clary (uncredited) John Clary (uncredited)   See fewer
Adrienne Marden
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson (uncredited) Mrs. Woodrow Wilson (uncredited)   See fewer
Eric Martin
Inmate (uncredited) Inmate (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Masters
Guard (uncredited) Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Leo V. Matranga
Inmate (uncredited) Inmate (uncredited)   See fewer
Kermit Maynard
Alcatraz Captain of Guards (uncredited) Alcatraz Captain of Guards (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe McGuinn
Guard (uncredited) Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
David McMahon
Inmate (uncredited) Inmate (uncredited)   See fewer
George Mitchell
Father Matthieu (uncredited) Father Matthieu (uncredited)   See fewer
Pat Moran
Inmate (uncredited) Inmate (uncredited)   See fewer
Leo Penn
Eddie Kassellis (uncredited) Eddie Kassellis (uncredited)   See fewer
Chris Robinson
Logue (uncredited) Logue (uncredited)   See fewer
Victor Romito
Guard (uncredited) Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Ben Roseman
Inmate (uncredited) Inmate (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Ross
Convict Qualen's Friend (uncredited) Convict Qualen's Friend (uncredited)   See fewer
Myrna Ross
Bit Part (uncredited) Bit Part (uncredited)   See fewer
Art Salter
Guard (uncredited) Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Phil Schumacher
Detective (uncredited) Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
Ray Spiker
Appleton - Murdered Guard (uncredited) Appleton - Murdered Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Irving Steinberg
Inmate (uncredited) Inmate (uncredited)   See fewer
Art Stewart
Guard Captain (uncredited) Guard Captain (uncredited)   See fewer
Dale Van Sickel
Alcatraz Guard (uncredited) Alcatraz Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Frankie Van
Inmate (uncredited) Inmate (uncredited)   See fewer
Anton von Stralen
Guard (uncredited) Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert B. Williams
Guard (uncredited) Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
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