John Frankenheimer’s 1962 film is a stately and moving depiction of the man’s capacity for dignity and improvement.
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This review of Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) was written by Christopher Machell and published by CineVue on 14 Dec 1983.
Birdman of Alcatraz has generally received very positive reviews.
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