Bird

"There are no second acts in American lives."

⭐ 6.8 /10 348 votes

June 1, 1988 2h 41m Released

Drama Music

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Clint Eastwood
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Joel Oliansky
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Warner Bros. Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.8/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $9,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bird released?

Bird was released on June 1, 1988.

How long is Bird?

The runtime of Bird is 2h 41m.

What genre is Bird?

Bird is a Drama, Music movie.

What is the rating of Bird?

Bird has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Bird?

Bird is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Bird?

Bird was directed by Clint Eastwood.

Who stars in Bird?

The main cast of Bird includes Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora, Michael Zelniker.

What language is Bird in?

Bird is originally in English.