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Birdy

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Birdy is a 1984 American drama film based on William Wharton's 1978 novel of the same name. Directed by Alan Parker, it stars Matthew Modine and Nicolas Cage. Set in 1960s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the film focuses on the friendship between two teenage boys, Birdy (Modine) and Al Columbato (Cage). The story is presented in flashbacks, with a frame narrative depicting their traumatic experiences upon serving in the Vietnam War.

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1984 · 2h · Drama · War

TMDB 7.1/10 (591 votes)

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?

Directed by Alan Parker

Box office $1M worldwide

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Alan ParkerDirector

Matthew Modineas Birdy

Nicolas Cageas Sergeant Al Columbato

John Harkinsas Doctor Major Weiss

Sandy Baronas Mr. Columbato

Karen Youngas Hannah Rourke

Bruno Kirbyas Renaldi NNancy Fishas Mrs. Prevost

George Buckas Birdy's Father

Dolores Sageas Birdy's Mother

Pat Ryanas Joe Sagessa JJames Santinias Mario Columbato

Maud Winchesteras Doris Robinson

Marshall Bellas Ronsky

Elizabeth Whitcraftas Rosanne