Beautiful and subtle film music from the John Frankenheimer directed film of the book by Tom Gaddis, "Birdman Of Alcatraz" (starring Burt Lancaster) is one of composer Elmer Bernsteins finest early 60's scores.
Small orchestra used to great effect in enhancing story of prisoner Robert Stroud in his efforts to develop cures for many bird diseases while incarcerated in prison.
Low key and effective music composed by one of the most qualified composers who has ever worked in the business of supplying sound to accompany images.