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Bird
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Bird

Wed, Jun 1, 1988
  • Drama
  • Music
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Sep 30, 1988
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Nov 25, 1988
  • PhysicalWed, Sep 6, 2006
FR
  • In CinemasSat, May 21, 1988Cannes Film Festival
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    as Charlie 'Bird' Parker
  • Diane Venora
    Diane Venora
    as Chan Parker
  • Michael Zelniker
    Michael Zelniker
    as Red Rodney
  • Samuel E. Wright
    Samuel E. Wright
    as Dizzy Gillespie
  • Keith David
    Keith David
    as Buster Franklin
  • Michael McGuire
    Michael McGuire
    as Brewster
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