Bird on a Wire 1990
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56 Reviews
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SplatAn FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years. Now an old flame has recognised him, and the bad guys are back for revenge.
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cast
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as Richard 'Rick' Jarmin
as Marianne Graves
as Eugene Sorensen
as Albert Diggs
as Joe Weyburn
as Rachel Varney
as Marvin Larson
as Lou Baird
as Raun
as Jamie
Director:
Writer:
David Seltzer, Eric Lerner, Louis Venosta
Stars:
Mel Gibson, Goldie Hawn, David Carradine, Bill Duke, Stephen Tobolowsky, Joan Severance, Harry Caesar, Jeff Corey, Alex Bruhanski, John Pyper-Ferguson,
Genres:
Action,Adventure,Comedy,Romance
Release Date:
1990 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
110 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
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
Bird on a Wire
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Richard 'Rick' Jarmin
as Marianne Graves
as Eugene Sorensen
as Albert Diggs
as Joe Weyburn
as Rachel Varney
as Marvin Larson
as Lou Baird
as Raun
as Jamie
as Mr. Takawaki
as Paul Bernard
as Molly Baird
as Paul
as Scottie
as Lossen
as Neff
as Secretary
as Night Receptionist
as Dex
as Brad
as Bank Teller
as Bank Vice President
as Bank Guard
as Beggar
as Cop at Fire
as Fireman
as Plainclothesman
as Cop at Cafe
as Nikita Knatz
as Carl Laemmle
as Underworld Boss
as Guard at Gate
as Maitre d'
as Sales Clerk
as Cement Worker
as Mall Cop (uncredited)
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