Bird on a Wire

Jul 5 1974 N/A 1h 35m
Documentary, Music

Tony Palmer's film, thought lost for almost 40 years, about Leonard Cohen's 1972 European tour, has now been pieced together from almost 3,000 fragments and restored to its former glory. A unique record of a major poet and singer/songwriter at the height of his powers.

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Plot

The film shows Leonard Cohen on a spring 1972 tour of Europe and Israel, accompanied by two guitarists; a bass and fiddle player; Bob Johnston, a record producer, and backup singers Donna Washburn and Jennifer Warnes. It begins toward the end of the tour in Tel Aviv, and shows Cohen scolding aggressive security guards during a fan riot. Considerable technical problems plagued Cohen throughout the tour, including constant audio difficulties that resulted in a tense confrontation with fans in Berlin who wanted a refund because the show ended early.

Written by

Tony Palmer

Directed by

Tony Palmer

Cast

Leonard Cohen, Donna Washburn, Ron Cornelius

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Languages

English

Awards

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Trailers
BIRD ON A WIRE - LEONARD COHEN trailer
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