<Tr> <Th> Language </Th> <Td> English </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Budget </Th> <Td> $2,650,000 </Td> </Tr> <P> Birdman of Alcatraz is a 1962 biographical drama film starring Burt Lancaster and directed by John Frankenheimer . It is a largely fictionalized version of the life of Robert Stroud, a federal prison inmate known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz" because of his life with birds . In spite of the title, much of the action is set at Leavenworth Prison, where Stroud was jailed with his birds . When moved to Alcatraz he was not allowed to keep any pets . </P> <P> The film was adapted by Guy Trosper from the 1955 book by Thomas E. Gaddis . It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Burt Lancaster), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Telly Savalas), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Thelma Ritter) and Best Cinematography, Black - and - White . </P>

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