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- 1962
- Approved
- United Artists
- 2 h 27 m
- 1962
- Approved
- United Artists
- 2 h 27 m
Summary A surly convicted murderer held in permanent isolation redeems himself when he becomes a renowned bird expert.
Directed By: John Frankenheimer
Written By: Guy Trosper, Thomas E. Gaddis
- 1962
- Approved
- United Artists
- 2 h 27 m
- 1962
- Approved
- United Artists
- 2 h 27 m
Birdman of Alcatraz
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7.6
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Summary A surly convicted murderer held in permanent isolation redeems himself when he becomes a renowned bird expert.
Directed By: John Frankenheimer
Written By: Guy Trosper, Thomas E. Gaddis
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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86% Positive
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
76
86% Positive
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
14% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
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Birdman of Alcatraz is not really a prison picture in the traditional and accepted sense of the term. Birdman reverses the formula and brings a new breadth and depth to the form. In telling, with reasonable objectivity but understandably deep compassion the true story of Robert Stroud, it achieves a human dimension way beyond its predecessors.
A thoughtful yet powerful portrait that cleaves to the heart and mind despite its omissions.
John Frankenheimer, during his decade as one of the screen's most innovative and exciting directors, tells a difficult story with imagination and compassion.
John Frankenheimer’s 1962 film is a stately and moving depiction of the man’s capacity for dignity and improvement.
The Birdman of Alcatraz has great production values, moving if sometimes plodding, overly deliberate scripting, and efficient direction from black-and-white specialist Frankenheimer which strives mightily to overcome the essentially static nature of the storyline.
A likeable film, particularly in its observation of the evolving relationship between the anti-social prisoner and the hostile warder (Brand, excellent) from whom he is forced to beg favours.
We don't get enough understanding of Stroud to become involved in how he is transformed over the years.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 8 User Ratings
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 8 User Ratings
7.6
75% Positive
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Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 4 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Nominations
Venice Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
