Bird 1988
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56 Reviews
86%
Gummy
15%
SplatSaxophone 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Charlie 'Bird' Parker
as Chan Parker
as Red Rodney
as Dizzy Gillespie
as Buster Franklin
as Brewster
as Esteves
as Young Bird
as Kim
as Dr. Heath
Director:
Writer:
Joel Oliansky
Stars:
Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora, Michael Zelniker, Samuel E. Wright, Keith David, Michael McGuire, James Handy, Damon Whitaker, Morgan Nagler, Arlen Dean Snyder,
Genres:
Drama,Music
Release Date:
1988 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
161 min
MMPA Rating:
R
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
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Charlie 'Bird' Parker
as Chan Parker
as Red Rodney
as Dizzy Gillespie
as Buster Franklin
as Brewster
as Esteves
as Young Bird
as Kim
as Dr. Heath
as Moscowitz
as Alcoholic Patient
as Patient with Checkers
as Dr. Caulfield
as Mayor of 52nd Street
as First Doorman
as Second Doorman
as Gene
as Sid
as Frog
as Mildred Berg
as Ralph the Narc
as Audrey
as Owner - Three Deuces
as Wilson
as Prince
as Stratton
as Bride's Father
as Parisian Emcee
as Benny Tate
as Southern Nurse
as Southern Doctor
as Pee Wee Marquette
as Baroness Nica
as Bellevue Nurse
as Violet Wells
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