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Robert Franklin Stroud (January 28, 1890 – November 21, 1963), known as the " Birdman of Alcatraz ", was a convicted murderer, American federal prisoner and author who has been cited as one of the most notorious criminals in the United States.
Oct 10, 2016 · Robert Stroud was a convicted murderer who became an ornithologist and wrote books on birds while in prison. He was known as the 'Birdman of Alcatraz' after a biography and a film based on his life.
Birdman of Alcatraz is a 1962 American biographical drama film directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Burt Lancaster. It is a largely fictionalized version of the life of Robert Stroud, who was sentenced to solitary confinement after having killed a prison guard.
- $2.6 million
- Harold Hecht, Stuart Millar, Guy Trosper
A biographical crime drama about Robert Stroud, a convicted murderer who becomes a renowned bird expert in prison. Starring Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden and Thelma Ritter, directed by John Frankenheimer, nominated for 4 Oscars.
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- John Frankenheimer
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- Biography, Crime, Drama
Apr 10, 2024 · Robert Franklin Stroud. Byname: Birdman of Alcatraz. Born: 1890, Seattle, Washington, U.S. Died: November 21, 1963, Springfield, Missouri (aged 73) Notable Works: “Stroud’s Digest on the Diseases of Birds”.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the life of Robert Stroud, a convicted murderer who became a renowned ornithologist in solitary confinement. Discover how he acquired his passion for birds, wrote books, and ended up in Alcatraz prison.
Sentenced to life in solitary confinement after killing a prison guard, despondent inmate Robert Stroud (Burt Lancaster) combats loneliness and tedium by nursing an ailing bird back to health.
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- Biography, Crime, Drama
