Drama ·War · United States of America · 1984 · 2h 0m

Birdy

Director

Cast

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

Crew

Michael Seresin — Director of Photography Gerry Hambling — Editor Peter Gabriel — Original Music Composer Sandy Kroopf — Screenplay Jack Behr — Screenplay William Wharton — Novel

Tagline

A soaring experience unlike anything you've ever seen before.

Synopsis

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?

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

vietnam war lunatic asylum

Key Collaborators

Alan Parker Director Michael Seresin Director of Photography Gerry Hambling Editor Peter Gabriel Original Music Composer Sandy Kroopf Screenplay Jack Behr Screenplay William Wharton Novel Alan Marshall Producer Geoffrey Kirkland Production Design Kristi Zea Costume Design

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