Bird (1988)
"There are no second acts in American lives."
1988 · R · 2h 41m · Drama, Music
Genres: Drama, Music
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
Writers: Joel Oliansky
Music by: Lennie Niehaus
Cinematography: Jack N. Green
Editor: Joel Cox
Box office: $2M · Budget: $9M · Rated 6.9/10 by 358 viewers
Cast
Forest Whitaker as Charlie 'Bird' ParkerDiane Venora as Chan ParkerMichael Zelniker as Red RodneySamuel E. Wright as Dizzy GillespieKeith David as Buster FranklinMichael McGuire as BrewsterJames Handy as EstevesDamon Whitaker as Young BirdMorgan Nagler as KimArlen Dean Snyder as Dr. HeathSam Robards as MoscowitzGlenn Wright as Alcoholic PatientMore like this
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