The Birdman of Alcatraz is a
1962 film which tells the true story of a prisoner in
Alcatraz prison who finds solace in raising and selling birds. It stars
Burt Lancaster,
Karl Malden[?],
Thelma Ritter[?],
Neville Brand,
Betty Field[?],
Telly Savalas[?],
Edmond O'Brien[?],
Hugh Marlowe[?] and
Whit Bissell[?].
The movie was adapted by Guy Trosper[?] from the book by Thomas E. Gaddis[?]. It was directed by John Frankenheimer.
It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Burt Lancaster), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Telly Savalas), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Thelma Ritter) and Best Cinematography, Black-and-White.
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