Directed by:
John FrankenheimerScreenplay:
Guy TrosperComposer:
Elmer BernsteinCast:
Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand, Betty Field, Telly Savalas, Edmond O'Brien, Hugh Marlowe, Whit Bissell, Leo Penn, Raymond Greenleaf (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
How does bitter convict Robert Stroud cope with a lifetime of solitary confinement? The answer, in a sense, comes from abovein the form of a feeble sparrow he finds in the isolation yard. Stroud brings this newfound companion to his cell, nurses it to health and, from that point on, there's no turning back. Despite having only a third-grade education, and no hope of parole, Stroud becomes a renowned ornithologistand achieves a greater sense of freedom and purpose behind prison walls than many in the outside world will ever know. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Kermit Maynard](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/948/159948618_d2f877.jpg)
Kermit Maynard
USA
Best movies:
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
Giant (1956)
The Rainmaker (1956)
![John Indrisano](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/163/160163533_009de4.jpg)
John Indrisano
USA
Best movies:
Some Like It Hot (1959)
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Barefoot in the Park (1967)
Phil Schumacher
USA
Best movies:
Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
Support Your Local Sheriff! (1968)
![William Hansen](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/273/160273755_339adc.jpg)
William Hansen
USA
Best movies:
Fail-Safe (1964)
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
Save the Tiger (1973)
Joe McGuinn
USA
Best movies:
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)
The Talk of the Town (1942)
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
![Robert Burton](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/490/160490513_b7e9d1.gif)
Robert Burton
USA
Best movies:
The Spirit of St. Louis (1957)
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)
Ray Spiker
USA
Best movies:
It Started with Eve (1941)
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
![Wayne Heffley](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/983/160983318_bbf699.jpg)
Wayne Heffley
USA
Best movies:
The Name of the Game (1968) (series)
Roots (1977) (series)
Spartacus (1960)
![Lewis Charles](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/358/161358920_e75b9d.jpg)
Lewis Charles
USA
Best movies:
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
The Rose Tattoo (1955)
Party Girl (1958)
Robert Bailey
USA
Best movies:
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
The Lineup (1958)
Not as a Stranger (1955)
![Chris Robinson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/674/161674573_2a2246.jpg)
Chris Robinson
USA
Best movies:
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
The Young Savages (1961)
Lady in Cement (1968)
![Noble 'Kid' Chissell](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/785/161785386_718568.jpg)
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
USA
Best movies:
Some Like It Hot (1959)
After the Thin Man (1936)
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
![Michael Masters](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/847/161847375_9434a8.jpg)
Michael Masters
USA
Best movies:
Spartacus (1960)
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
Columbo (1971) (series)
Victor Romito
Italy
Best movies:
Casablanca (1942)
Teacher's Pet (1958)
Citizen Kane (1941)
Tom Gilson
USA
Best movies:
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
Home from the Hill (1960)
Prince Valiant (1954)
Michael Ross
USA
Best movies:
Producers' Showcase (1954) (series)
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
![Adrienne Marden](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/942/162942569_e41330.jpg)
Adrienne Marden
USA
Best movies:
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
Airport (1970)
Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
Myrna Ross
USA
Best movies:
Days of Wine and Roses (1962)
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964)
Mike Mahoney
USA
Best movies:
Rear Window (1954)
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
Pete Kellett
USA
Best movies:
Spartacus (1960)
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)