Unruly young Roberts. Troud was sentenced to life imprisonment. One day, a sick bird flew into his cell, and under his careful care, the bird was cured. From then on, he worked hard to study in prison and became an internationally renowned ornithologist. During this period, he had to fight against his mother who was overly protective of him and the rude warden, but he still did not change his mind. Cadiz spread his legend to the world. Director John. Frankenheimer interprets this largely static story in a rigorous way, without the intense action of a typical prison escape movie, but the atmosphere is still tight and moving. Lancaster fully grasped the protagonist's temperament and feelings, playing the role of cellmate Terry. Savales is also very playful
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Birdman of Alcatraz movie plot
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Birdman of Alcatraz quotes
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Robert Stroud: Tom? You know what they used to call Alcatraz in the old days?
Tom Gaddis: What?
Robert Stroud: Bird Island.
Tom Gaddis: [narrating] Robert Stroud's petition for parole has been denied annually for 24 years. Age 72, he is now in his 53rd year of imprisonment.
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Elizabeth Stroud: Sit down, Robbie. I want to talk to you about her.
Robert Stroud: About Stella?
Elizabeth Stroud: Your association with her will bring you nothing but trouble.
Robert Stroud: I don't know what you mean.
Elizabeth Stroud: I thought from the start she's the wrong kind of a woman for you to align yourself with.
Robert Stroud: She's worked her heart out for me. She saved my bacon.
Elizabeth Stroud: All right. She was of use temporarily, but she's served her purpose. And now if you'll follow my advice, you'll get rid of her.
Robert Stroud: I don't understand what you're talkin' about, Mom. She's my wife.
Elizabeth Stroud: Your trouble began with that other woman in Alaska. She's the same kind of a woman. She's a common adventuress.
Robert Stroud: Don't say things like that, Mother. She's a good woman. And she's kind. And she'd do anything in the world for me.
Elizabeth Stroud: It's disaster, Robbie. She'll bring you nothing but heartache. Besides, all she wanted was the publicity.
Robert Stroud: Mother... you can't be serious. I can't believe this is happening.
Elizabeth Stroud: Give her up, Robbie. Forget her.
Robert Stroud: You act as though you wanted me here for all time. With you as my only outside connection.
Elizabeth Stroud: Then you choose her instead of your own mother?
Robert Stroud: Don't say any more, Mother. Please.
Elizabeth Stroud: That's your decision? To desert me?