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1962 · 147 min · NR

Birdman of Alcatraz

Directed by John Frankenheimer · Drama, Crime, History

Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) is a Drama film, directed by John Frankenheimer set in Leavenworth and San Francisco during the 1940s. It runs 147 minutes and is rated NR.

A biopic, with a contemplative and melancholic tone. Themes of isolation and redemption run throughout.

Composer
Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography
Burnett GuffeyJohn Alton
Cast
Burt LancasterKarl MaldenThelma RitterNeville BrandBetty FieldTelly SavalasEdmond O'BrienHugh Marlowe

The world of this film

Setting

Where
LeavenworthSan Francisco
Setting
Island
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
IsolationRedemption
Tone
ContemplativeMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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