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Birdman of Alcatraz

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Drama based on a true story starring
Burt Lancaster
Karl Maiden
When he is placed in solitary confinement, a prisoner finds his life changes when a sick bird flies into his cell and responds to his healing.
(1962) B/W

Contributors

Unknown:
Burt Lancaster
Unknown:
Karl Maiden
Robert Stroud:
Burt Lancaster
Harvey Shoemaker:
Karl Malden
Elizabeth Stroud:
Thelma Ritter
Stella Johnson:
Betty Field
Feto Gomez:
Telly Savalas
Source: Radio Times

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