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Birdy (1984)

โ€œA soaring experience unlike anything you've ever seen before.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 600 votes 2h 0m r DramaWar

#17 of 49 films from 1984 #1561 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Alan Parker ยท Written by Sandy Kroopf, William Wharton, Jack Behr

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Overview

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?

Cast

Matthew Modineas Birdy
Nicolas Cageas Sergeant Al Columbato
John Harkinsas Doctor Major Weiss
Sandy Baronas Mr. Columbato
Karen Youngas Hannah Rourke
Bruno Kirbyas Renaldi
Nancy Fishas Mrs. Prevost
George Buckas Birdy's Father
Dolores Sageas Birdy's Mother
Pat Ryanas Joe Sagessa
James Santinias Mario Columbato
Maud Winchesteras Doris Robinson
Marshall Bellas Ronsky
Elizabeth Whitcraftas Rosanne

Facts

Release dateDecember 14, 1984
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) โ€” longer as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresDrama, War
LanguageEN
Budget$12,000,000
Box office$1,400,000 (0.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0086969

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Questions

How long is Birdy?
Birdy runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is Birdy worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 600 votes, which places it #17 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 67%) and #1561 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Birdy?
Birdy was directed by Alan Parker. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982), Mississippi Burning (1988), Midnight Express (1978).
Who stars in Birdy?
Matthew Modine as Birdy; Nicolas Cage as Sergeant Al Columbato; John Harkins as Doctor Major Weiss; Sandy Baron as Mr. Columbato; Karen Young as Hannah Rourke; Bruno Kirby as Renaldi.
What is Birdy rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Birdy?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11560.

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