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Bird (1988)

"There are no second acts in American lives."

  • Jun 1, 1988
  • 2h 41m
  • R

6.8/10

TMDB user score
362 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Bird is a 1988 drama and music film directed by Clint Eastwood. Its leading cast includes Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora and Michael Zelniker. It runs for 2 hours 41 minutes.

Synopsis

Saxophone player Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker comes to New York in 1940 and is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. He becomes a drug addict but his loving wife Chan tries to help him.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 41 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.8/10 from 362 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Theatrical Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Forest Whitaker Charlie 'Bird' Parker
  • Diane Venora Chan Parker
  • Michael Zelniker Red Rodney
  • Samuel E. Wright Dizzy Gillespie
  • Keith David Buster Franklin
  • Michael McGuire Brewster
  • James Handy Esteves
  • Damon Whitaker Young Bird
  • Morgan Nagler Kim
  • Arlen Dean Snyder Dr. Heath
  • Sam Robards Moscowitz
  • Glenn Wright Alcoholic Patient
  • George Orrison Patient with Checkers
  • Bill Cobbs Dr. Caulfield
  • Hamilton Camp Mayor of 52nd Street
  • Chris Bosley First Doorman
  • George T. Bruce Second Doorman
  • Joey Green Gene

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