Bird(1988)
“"There are no second acts in American lives."”
Overview
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.
Director
Clint Eastwood
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
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
Sam Robards
as Moscowitz
Glenn Wright
as Alcoholic Patient
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
2h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Malpaso Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bird?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Bird (1988).
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.
Who directed Bird?▼
Bird was directed by Clint Eastwood and released in 1988. It is a drama, music film.
How long is Bird?▼
Bird has a runtime of 2 hours and 41 minutes (161 minutes total).
Who stars in Bird?▼
The cast of Bird includes 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 and more.
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