Birdy 1984
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SplatTwo young men are seriously affected by the Vietnam War. One of them has always been obsessed with birds - but now believes he really is a bird, and has been sent to a mental hospital. Can his friend help him pull through?
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Birdy
as Sergeant Al Columbato
as Doctor Major Weiss
as Mr. Columbato
as Hannah Rourke
as Renaldi
as Mrs. Prevost
as Birdy's Father
as Birdy's Mother
as Joe Sagessa
Director:
Writer:
Sandy Kroopf, William Wharton, Jack Behr
Stars:
Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron, Karen Young, Bruno Kirby, Nancy Fish, George Buck, Dolores Sage, Pat Ryan,
Genres:
Drama,War
Release Date:
1984 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
120 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Birdy
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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JB
Cast
as Birdy
as Sergeant Al Columbato
as Doctor Major Weiss
as Mr. Columbato
as Hannah Rourke
as Renaldi
as Mrs. Prevost
as Birdy's Father
as Birdy's Mother
as Joe Sagessa
as Mario Columbato
as Doris Robinson
as Ronsky
as Rosanne
as Shirley
as Claire
as Mrs. Columbato
as Mr. Kohler
as Military Doctor
as Mother on Train
as Zimmy The Human Fish
as Fairground Announcer
as Junkyard Proprietor
as Policeman on Beach
as Emergency Doctor
as Waiting Room Lady
as Mr. Tate
as Maloney
as Drunk in Jail
as High School Band
as Helicopter Pilot
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