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Birdy

1984-12-14 · 120 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · War

Two 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?

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Directors
Alan Parker
Production companies
TriStar Pictures, A&M Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,400,000

Top Cast

Matthew ModineMatthew ModineBirdy
Nicolas CageNicolas CageSergeant Al Columbato
John HarkinsJohn HarkinsDoctor Major Weiss
Sandy BaronSandy BaronMr. Columbato
Karen YoungKaren YoungHannah Rourke
Bruno KirbyBruno KirbyRenaldi
Nancy FishNancy FishMrs. Prevost
George BuckGeorge BuckBirdy's Father
Dolores SageDolores SageBirdy's Mother
Pat RyanPat RyanJoe Sagessa
James SantiniMario Columbato
Maud WinchesterMaud WinchesterDoris Robinson
Marshall BellMarshall BellRonsky
Elizabeth WhitcraftElizabeth WhitcraftRosanne
Sandra BeallSandra BeallShirley
Victoria NekkoClaire
Crystal FieldMrs. Columbato
John BrumfieldMr. Kohler
Joe LererMilitary Doctor
Alice TruscottMother on Train

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