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Bird on a Wire

PG-1319901h 50mJohn Badham
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 26% · Metacritic 36

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"He’s every woman’s dream and one woman’s nightmare."

An FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years. Now an old flame has recognised him, and the bad guys are back for revenge.

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What is Bird on a Wire (1990) about?

An FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years. Now an old flame has recognised him, and the bad guys are back for revenge.

Who stars in Bird on a Wire?

Bird on a Wire stars Mel Gibson (Richard 'Rick' Jarmin), Goldie Hawn (Marianne Graves), David Carradine (Eugene Sorensen), Bill Duke (Albert Diggs), Stephen Tobolowsky (Joe Weyburn). The film was directed by John Badham.

How long is Bird on a Wire?

Bird on a Wire has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated PG-13.

Is Bird on a Wire worth watching?

Bird on a Wire holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 26. Fans of Comedy, Romance, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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