Birdy

Genres: Drama, War

Languages: English

Year: 1984

Vote: 7.148

Festival & Award: Cannes - Grand Prix

Birdy

The showmakers

Alan Parker
Matthew Modine
Nicolas Cage
John Harkins
Sandy Baron

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?

Indie vibes check

With backing from major studios like TriStar Pictures, this film had significant industry funding, making it a studio film rather than an indie production.

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