Bird
1988, English. Directed by Clint Eastwood.
"There are no second acts in American lives."
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 362 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Clint EastwoodDirector
- Forest WhitakerCharlie 'Bird' Parker
- Diane VenoraChan Parker
- Michael ZelnikerRed Rodney
- Samuel E. WrightDizzy Gillespie
- Keith DavidBuster Franklin
- Michael McGuireBrewster
- James HandyEsteves
- Damon WhitakerYoung Bird
- Morgan NaglerKim
- Arlen Dean SnyderDr. Heath
- Sam RobardsMoscowitz
- Glenn WrightAlcoholic Patient
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joel Oliansky
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $2M
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Bird: quick answers
Is Bird worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 362 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bird?
Bird runs 161 minutes (2h 41m).
Does Bird have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bird. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Bird suitable for kids?
Bird is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Bird?
If you liked Bird, try 'Round Midnight, Born to Be Blue, Ray.
Who directed Bird?
Bird (1988) was directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora, Michael Zelniker.