Bird

""There are no second acts in American lives.""

Sep 30 1988 R 2h 41m
Biography, Drama, Music

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.

Plot

Saxophone player Charlie "Bird" Parker (Forest Whitaker) comes to New York City in 1940. He is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. Despite becoming a drug addict, his loving wife Chan (Diane Venora) tries to help him through his personal issues.

Written by

Joel Oliansky

Directed by

Clint Eastwood

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 9 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
13,899
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
78
Popularity
NA