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


Trailer
Robert Stroud
Burt Lancaster

Harvey Shoemaker
Karl Malden

Elizabeth Stroud
Thelma Ritter

Bull Ransom
Neville Brand

Stella Johnson
Betty Field

Feto Gomez
Telly Savalas

Tom Gaddis
Edmond O'Brien

Roy Comstock
Hugh Marlowe

Dr. Ellis
Whit Bissell

Kramer
Crahan Denton

Jess Younger
James Westerfield

Reporter on Dock (uncredited)
Robert Bailey
Inmate (uncredited)
Nicky Blair
Inmate (uncredited)
Mushy Callahan
Inmate (uncredited)
James J. Casino

Inmate (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
Inmate (uncredited)
John Indrisano

Inmate (uncredited)
Pete Kellett

Inmate (uncredited)
David McMahon
Inmate (uncredited)
Pat Moran

Director
John Frankenheimer
Screenplay
Guy Trosper