Birdy(1984)
“A soaring experience unlike anything you've ever seen before.”
Overview
Two young men are seriously affected by the Vietnam War. One of them has always been obsessed with birds - but now believes he really is a bird, and has been sent to a mental hospital. Can his friend help him pull through?
Director
Alan Parker
Studio
TriStar Pictures
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Matthew Modine
as Birdy
Nicolas Cage
as Sergeant Al Columbato
John Harkins
as Doctor Major Weiss
Sandy Baron
as Mr. Columbato
Karen Young
as Hannah Rourke
Bruno Kirby
as Renaldi
Nancy Fish
as Mrs. Prevost
George Buck
as Birdy's Father
Dolores Sage
as Birdy's Mother
Pat Ryan
as Joe Sagessa
James Santini
as Mario Columbato
Maud Winchester
as Doris Robinson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
TriStar Pictures • A&M Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Birdy?▼
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What is Birdy about?▼
Two young men are seriously affected by the Vietnam War. One of them has always been obsessed with birds - but now believes he really is a bird, and has been sent to a mental hospital. Can his friend help him pull through?
Who directed Birdy?▼
Birdy was directed by Alan Parker and released in 1984. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Birdy?▼
Birdy has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Birdy?▼
The cast of Birdy includes Matthew Modine as Birdy, Nicolas Cage as Sergeant Al Columbato, John Harkins as Doctor Major Weiss, Sandy Baron as Mr. Columbato, Karen Young as Hannah Rourke and more.
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