Bird (1988)
"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.
Bird Official Trailer
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Bird 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
- A
Arlen Dean Snyder
as Dr. Heath
Sam Robards
as Moscowitz
- G
Glenn Wright
as Alcoholic Patient
Bird: Quick Answers
Where can I watch Bird?
Bird is available to rent or buy digitally. See the options above.
When was Bird released?
Bird came out on June 1, 1988.
Is Bird worth watching?
Bird holds a 6.8/10 average from 362 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.
How long is Bird?
Bird runs 161 minutes (2h 41m).
