Bird
“"There are no second acts in American lives."”
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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.
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
George Orrison
as Patient with Checkers
Bill Cobbs
as Dr. Caulfield
Hamilton Camp
as Mayor of 52nd Street
Chris Bosley
as First Doorman
George T. Bruce
as Second Doorman
Joey Green
as Gene
John Witherspoon
as Sid
Tony Todd
as Frog
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About Bird
“"There are no second acts in American lives."”
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. Running 161 minutes.
Bird Cast and Characters
The cast features Forest Whitaker (as Charlie 'Bird' Parker), Diane Venora (as Chan Parker), Michael Zelniker (as Red Rodney), Samuel E. Wright (as Dizzy Gillespie), and Keith David (as Buster Franklin). Their performances are a major reason Bird has built such a passionate audience.
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Bird flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Bird online for free?
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How long is Bird?
Bird runs for 161 minutes (about 2.7 hours).
Is Bird good? What's the rating?
Bird holds a 6.8/10 rating based on 351 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Bird?
The main cast includes Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora, Michael Zelniker, and Samuel E. Wright, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Bird available in English?
Yes — Bird was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Bird released?
Bird was released in 1988.
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Where can I watch Bird for free?
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What is Bird about?
Bird is a Drama/Music English-language film. 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.
When was Bird released?
Bird was released on June 1, 1988. It has a runtime of 2h 41m. The film was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Who stars in Bird?
Bird stars Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora, Michael Zelniker and Samuel E. Wright. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Bird available in HD?
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