Birdman of Alcatraz

Name: Birdman of Alcatraz
Director: John Frankenheimer
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Released: 1962

1962

John Frankenheimer

1962·Not Rated·

United States

Award tierSilver

Metascore

A surly convicted murderer held in permanent isolation redeems himself when he becomes a renowned bird expert.

Cast

Burt Lancaster·Thelma Ritter·Karl Malden·Neville Brand

Producers

Harold Hecht·Stuart Millar·Guy Trosper

Languages

English

Major Awards

1 win · 3 nominations

Wins (1)

Best Actor

Venice Film Festival (1962)

Best Actor

Burt Lancaster

Nominations (3)

Festival Grand Prize

Venice Film Festival (1962)

Golden Lion

John Frankenheimer

Best Actor

Golden Globes, USA (1963)

Best Actor - Drama

Burt Lancaster

Academy Awards, USA (1963)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Burt Lancaster