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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.
Birdman of Alcatraz is a 1962 American biographical drama film directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Burt Lancaster. [3] [4] It is a largely fictionalized [5] version of the life of Robert Stroud, who was sentenced to solitary confinement after having killed a prison guard.
A biographical crime drama about Robert Stroud, a convicted murderer who became a renowned bird expert in prison. IMDb provides cast and crew details, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this classic film.
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- Biography, Crime, Drama
- John Frankenheimer
- 1962-07-04
Oct 10, 2016 · Convicted murderer Robert Stroud became an expert in ornithology while incarcerated, later earning fame as the 'Birdman of Alcatraz.'
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.
- James R. Coffey
Robert Stroud was an American criminal, a convicted murderer who became a self-taught ornithologist during his 54 years in prison, 42 of them in solitary confinement, and made notable contributions to the study of birds.
Jul 27, 2023 · In 1942, the “Birdman of Alcatraz” was born in earnest when Stroud was finally sent to the infamous island prison. Due to Alcatraz’s strict rules, Stroud was not allowed to bring any of his precious birds, nor was he allowed to continue his research.
