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Bird

Bird (1988)

Drama, Music, Biographical | United States

Director: Clint Eastwood

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Rating: 7.1/10

User rating: 8.5/10
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SYNOPSIS

Saxophone player Charlie Parker comes to New York in 1940. He is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. He becomes a drug addict but his loving wife Chan tries to help him.

Actors

Writer: Joel Oliansky

Producer: Clint Eastwood, David Valdes

RUNTIME: 161 min

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