Review of Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) by Nikki M — 16 Jan 2008

Plot: True life story of Robert Stroud, who spent fifty-three years in Alcartaz prison and became a world-famous ornithologist.

This review of Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) was written by Nikki M on 16 Jan 2008.

Birdman of Alcatraz has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Randy T (648) on 15 Jun 2010

A somewhat fictionalized account of Robert Stroud, the inmate known as the Birdman of Alcatraz, this is an excellent film starring Burt Lancaster…

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By Ryan G (1,232) on 04 Jul 2011

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Fabulous film and more gritty than its title and subject matter would have you think. Super cast and a timeless classic…

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By John E (845) on 16 Oct 2013

This is far more fiction than fact. Entertaining, but I give it only two stars because it claims to be more accurate than it actually is…

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By Brad S (2,657) on 09 May 2015

I had seen this one before, but didn't remember any of it. I loved it, the fact that it's based on a true story makes it even better…

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By Mike G (614) on 03 Nov 2010

Highly dramatized account of Robert Stroud, a murderer and a psychopath by most accounts who used much of his time behind bars rather well…

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