Review of Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) by Dan N — 16 May 2011
Fine biography of Robert Stroud is carried almost entirely by Burt Lancaster's sensitive performance, lifting it beyond trite, preachy pap and its fast and loose treatment of the facts concerning Stroud's story.
Framed as a news expose by John Frankenheimer, with hit and miss results, but interesting and entertaining all the same. Occasionally lapses into standard prison cliches.
This review of Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) was written by Dan N on 16 May 2011.
Birdman of Alcatraz has generally received very positive reviews.
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