Who is Charlie 'Bird' Parker in Bird?

Forest Whitaker plays Charlie 'Bird' Parker in the film.

Bird

Name: Bird
Released: 1988-09-30
Duration: 161
Rating: 79

Director Clint Eastwood, a noted jazz aficionado, directs this heartfelt study of pioneering bop saxophonist Charlie Parker (Forest Whitaker). Moving forward and backward through Parker's brief life before his death of a heroin overdose at age 34, the film foregrounds the saxophonist's difficult relationship with his wife, Chan Parker (Diane Venora), but also features lengthy scenes of Parker improvising on stage, lit with the neon and cigarette smoke of vintage jazz clubs.

RELEASE DATE: Friday, Sep 30, 1988

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How long is Bird?: Bird is 2 hr 41 min long.

Who directed Bird?: Clint Eastwood

Who is Charlie 'Bird' Parker in Bird?: Forest Whitaker plays Charlie 'Bird' Parker in the film.

What is Bird about?: Director Clint Eastwood, a noted jazz aficionado, directs this heartfelt study of pioneering bop saxophonist Charlie Parker (Forest Whitaker). Moving forward and backward through Parker's brief life before his death of a heroin overdose at age 34, the film foregrounds the saxophonist's difficult relationship with his wife, Chan Parker (Diane Venora), but also features lengthy scenes of Parker improvising on stage, lit with the neon and cigarette smoke of vintage jazz clubs.