7.8IMDb22k votes
Directed by John Frankenheimer
With Burt Lancaster · Karl Malden · Thelma Ritter
the vibe
- 🌱 hopeful
- 🌀 slow burn
- 🧠 intelligent
the story
A convict in solitary confinement discovers a baby sparrow, leading him to become a renowned ornithologist.
the plot
contains spoilers
- robert stroud kills a prison guard
- robert stroud faces life imprisonment in solitary confinement
- robert stroud finds a helpless baby sparrow in the exercise yard
- robert stroud nurses the baby sparrow back to health
- robert stroud becomes a renowned ornithologist
- robert stroud achieves a greater sense of freedom and purpose behind bars
awards & recognition
- Oscar Nominee
- Nominated for 4 Oscars.
- 4 wins & 12 nominations total.
where to watch
not on any of our streamers yet.
