This 1962 film, directed by John Frankenheimer, stars Burt Lancaster in a compelling portrayal of Robert Stroud, a convicted murderer who becomes a renowned ornithologist while serving a life sentence. The narrative explores themes of redemption and transformation as Stroud finds solace and purpose in caring for birds during his imprisonment. The film also features strong performances by Karl Malden and Thelma Ritter. Notably, Burt Lancaster’s performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.