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1988

Bird

Directed by Clint Eastwood
"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.

Duration

2h 41m

Released

June 1, 1988

Revenue

$2,000,000

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6.8

Rating326

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Lists52

Cast36

  • Forest Whitaker
  • Diane Venora
  • Michael Zelniker
  • Samuel E. Wright
  • Keith David
  • Michael McGuire
  • James Handy
  • Damon Whitaker
  • Morgan Nagler

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