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1988 · 161 min · R

Bird

Directed by Clint Eastwood · Drama, Music

Bird (1988) is a Drama film, directed by Clint Eastwood set in New York City, Los Angeles, and Kansas City during the 1940s–1950s. It runs 161 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic, with a melancholic tone.

Composer
Lennie Niehaus
Cinematography
Jack N. Green
Cast
Forest WhitakerDiane VenoraMichael ZelnikerSamuel E. WrightKeith DavidMichael McGuireJames HandyDamon Whitaker

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityLos AngelesKansas City
Setting
Urban
When
1940s1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Tone
Melancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
True Story

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