Movie
1988
Bird is a 1988 American biographical musical drama film about jazz saxophonist Charlie "Bird" Parker, directed and produced by Clint Eastwood and written by Joel Oliansky. The film stars Forest Whitaker as Parker, and Diane Venora as his wife Chan Parker. It is constructed as a montage of scenes from Parker's life, from his childhood in Kansas City, through his early death at the age of 34.
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In the long and fruitful career of Clint Eastwood there are two distinct periods – first, when he was Hollywood’s greatest action film star and second, when he was serious film author subscribed to rave reviews and prestigious reviews that included “Oscars”. The point of transition between the two could be found in his 1988 film *Bird*, biopic dedicated to legendary jazz musician Charlie “Bird” Parker. Title charact…More
