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Bird

The troubled life and career of jazz musician Charlie "Bird" Parker.

Saxophone player Charlie "Bird" Parker (Forest Whitaker) comes to New York City in 1940. He is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. Despite becoming a drug addict, his loving wife Chan (Diane Venora) tries to help him through his personal issues.

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Bird Videos

Bird Wins Best Sound: 1989 Oscars

Bird Wins Best Sound: 1989 Oscars

Theatrical Trailer

Theatrical Trailer

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood "Bird" Charlie Parker Story

Michael Schlesinger on BIRD

Michael Schlesinger on BIRD

Info about Bird

Studio(s): Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions

Originally Released: United States, Jun 01, 1988

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $2,000,000.00

Budget: $9,000,000.00

Genres:Biography, Drama, Music