Birdman of Alcatraz 1962

A condemned man's desperate quest for meaning finds solace in the unlikely world of ornithology, as Robert Stroud's solitary confinement becomes a sanctuary for nursing birds back to health. As his passion grows, so do his hopes - until a sudden transfer to Alcatraz threatens to upend his newfound purpose and fragile happiness.

A condemned man's desperate quest for meaning finds solace in the unlikely world of ornithology, as Robert Stroud's solitary confinement becomes a sanctuary for nursing birds back to health. As his passion grows, so do his hopes - until a sudden transfer to Alcatraz threatens to upend his newfound purpose and fragile happiness.

Does Birdman of Alcatraz have end credit scenes?

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Birdman of Alcatraz does not have end credit scenes.

Actors

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Metacritic

76

Metascore

8.1

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

88%

TOMATOMETER

review

85%

User Score

TMDB

75

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User Score

Discover the awards and nominations received by Birdman of Alcatraz. Explore the history of Birdman of Alcatraz and its cast and crew.


35th Academy Awards 1963

Burt Lancaster
Nomination

Actor

Burt Lancaster
Telly Savalas
Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

Telly Savalas
Thelma Ritter
Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

Thelma Ritter
Nomination

Cinematography (Black-and-White)

16th British Academy Film Awards 1963

Burt Lancaster
Win

Best Foreign Actor

Burt Lancaster

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