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Bird

“"There are no second acts in American lives."”

★ 6.8 / 10 (362 votes)June 1, 1988161 minEN
DramaMusic

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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Movie facts

Release dateJune 1, 1988
StatusReleased
Runtime161 min
Rating★ 6.8 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$9,000,000
Revenue$2,000,000
ProductionWarner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions
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Crew

Director

Clint Eastwood

Writers

Joel Oliansky

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Cast

Forest WhitakerForest WhitakerCharlie 'Bird' Parker
Diane VenoraDiane VenoraChan Parker
Michael ZelnikerMichael ZelnikerRed Rodney
Samuel E. WrightSamuel E. WrightDizzy Gillespie
Keith DavidKeith DavidBuster Franklin
Michael McGuireMichael McGuireBrewster
James HandyJames HandyEsteves
Damon WhitakerDamon WhitakerYoung Bird
Morgan NaglerMorgan NaglerKim
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Arlen Dean SnyderDr. Heath
Sam RobardsSam RobardsMoscowitz
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Glenn WrightAlcoholic Patient
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