Bird
"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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Bird
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Release Date: 1988-06-01
- Runtime: 161 minutes
- Rating: 6.838/10 (331 votes)
- Budget: $9,000,000
- Revenue: $2,000,000
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.4731
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Forest Whitaker
as Charlie 'Bird' Parker
Diane Venora
as Chan Parker
Michael Zelniker
as Red Rodney
Samuel E. Wright
as Dizzy Gillespie
Keith David
as Buster Franklin
Michael McGuire
as Brewster
James Handy
as Esteves
Damon Whitaker
as Young Bird
Morgan Nagler
as Kim
Arlen Dean Snyder
as Dr. Heath
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Michael Schlesinger on BIRD
Bird Wins Best Sound: 1989 Oscars
Theatrical Trailer
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bird?▼
Bird is a Drama, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1988-06-01.
Who are the main actors in Bird?▼
The main cast includes Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora, Michael Zelniker, Samuel E. Wright, Keith David, .
Where can I watch Bird online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Bird is available.
Is Bird based on a true story?▼
"There are no second acts in American lives."
What is the IMDb rating of Bird?▼
Bird has an IMDb rating of 6.838/10 based on 331 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Bird?▼
The movie had a production budget of $9,000,000 and earned $2,000,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Bird?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Bird filmed?▼
Bird was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Bird?▼
The total runtime of Bird is 161 minutes.
Is Bird suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Bird?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Bird.
Does Bird have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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