2:18:02
Sir, you gonna take
the word of one convict?
2:18:06
That one convict's been
a thorn in my side for 35 years.
2:18:11
But I'll give him one thing.
He's never lied to me.
2:18:23
Warden Shoemaker died in 1953.
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My book was published two years later.
2:18:29
It is not known ifits publication
and the ensuing protests
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influenced the decision of authorities,
2:18:34
but in 1959 the old man was finally
allowed to leave the Rock.
2:18:40
It was not a release, however,
but a transfer to another prison.
2:18:47
Mr Stroud, how does it feel
to get off the Rock?
2:18:50
Well, If you San Franciscans
had any true civic pride,
2:18:53
you'd blow that place outta the water
instead of advertising it. What an eyesore.
2:18:58
Is it true you've never seen
a television set?
2:19:01
Yes, but from what I hear,
I haven't missed very much.
2:19:04
If you're paroled, do you think
you can adjust to the modern world?
2:19:09
Why? What's so special
about your modern world, son?
2:19:15
Boeing 707. Weighs 247,000lb.
2:19:19
Carries a payload of 22,000.
2:19:21
Each engine has a thrust of 13,000lb.
2:19:24
Cruises at 595 miles an hour.
2:19:27
Just because a man's in prison
doesn't mean he's a boob.
2:19:30
Will you work with birds
where you're going?
2:19:33
I'm afraid not.
In the eyes of the prison bureau,
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avian research is, as you boys
might put it, for the birds.
2:19:41
All right.
2:19:42
Just one more question. Do you have
any particular project in mind?
2:19:48
Nothing specific.
I pass the time profitably.
2:19:51
I read a great deal, reflect.
2:19:54
I might even spend a pleasant hour
measuring the size of a cloud.
2:19:57
- Thanks, Mr Stroud.
- Good luck to you.