Birdman of Alcatraz

This 1962 film, directed by John Frankenheimer, stars Burt Lancaster in a compelling portrayal of a man who transforms his life while serving a life sentence in prison. The story follows his journey from a violent inmate to a renowned ornithologist, as he finds solace and purpose in caring for birds. The film also features strong performances by Karl Malden and Thelma Ritter. Burt Lancaster’s performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.