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R19882h 41mClint Eastwood
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 78
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""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.

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JazzHeroinSaxophoneBiographyPsychiatric HospitalHeroin AddictElectroconvulsive TherapyDeath Of DaughterBebopEiffel Tower, Paris

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bird (1988) 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.

Who stars in Bird?

Bird stars Forest Whitaker (Charlie 'Bird' Parker), Diane Venora (Chan Parker), Michael Zelniker (Red Rodney), Samuel E. Wright (Dizzy Gillespie), Keith David (Buster Franklin). The film was directed by Clint Eastwood.

How long is Bird?

Bird has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

Is Bird worth watching?

Bird holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Drama, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Bird?

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