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Bird (1988)

"There are no second acts in American lives."

6.8audience score
362 votes on TMDB
Released June 1, 1988Runtime 2h 41mDirector Clint Eastwood
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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Cast of Bird

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Charlie 'Bird' Parker
Diane Venora

Diane Venora

Chan Parker
Michael Zelniker

Michael Zelniker

Red Rodney
Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. Wright

Dizzy Gillespie
Keith David

Keith David

Buster Franklin
Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire

Brewster
James Handy

James Handy

Esteves
Damon Whitaker

Damon Whitaker

Young Bird
Morgan Nagler

Morgan Nagler

Kim
Sam Robards

Sam Robards

Moscowitz
George Orrison

George Orrison

Patient with Checkers
Bill Cobbs

Bill Cobbs

Dr. Caulfield

About Bird

Where can I watch Bird?

Bird is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in Bird?

Bird stars Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora, Michael Zelniker, Samuel E. Wright, Keith David.

Who directed Bird?

Bird was directed by Clint Eastwood.

How long is Bird?

Bird has a runtime of 2h 41m.

What is Bird about?

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.