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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).
- December 21, 1984 (United States)
- Alan Marshall
Dec 21, 1984 · Birdy: Directed by Alan Parker. With Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron. After two friends return home from the Vietnam War one becomes mentally unstable and obsesses with becoming a bird.
- Alan Parker
- 3 min
The movie is about two friends from South Philadelphia. One of them, Al, played by Nicolas Cage, is a slick romeo with a lot of self-confidence and a way with the women. The other, nicknamed Birdy ( Matthew Modine ), is goofy, withdrawn, and absolutely fascinated with birds. As kids, they are inseparable friends.
Karen Young. Hannah Rourke. Watchlist. TRAILER. Watchlist. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Birdy returns from the Vietnam War scarred from the horrific experiences of battle. He is so damaged by...
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- Alan Parker
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- Matthew Modine
Summaries. After two friends return home from the Vietnam War one becomes mentally unstable and obsesses with becoming a bird. Philly boys Al and Birdy became friends in high school despite the extreme difference in their personalities, Al being the popular and athletic extrovert, Birdy the antisocial "weird" introvert.
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Birdy. R , 2h 0m. Drama. Directed By: Alan Parker. In Theaters: Dec 14, 1984. Streaming: Jan 1, 2012. TriStar Pictures. Do you think we mischaracterized a critic's review? Birdy Reviews. All...
