Forest Whitaker
Charlie 'Bird' Parker
1988•2h 41m•Released•EN
Bird
“"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.
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Movie Details
Release Date
June 1, 1988
Runtime
2h 41m
Rating
6.8 / 10
Votes
362
Budget
$9,000,000
Revenue
$2,000,000
Status
Released
Popularity
2.6
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