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.
Birdy (1984)
Directed by Alan Parker
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Official Site
Budget
$12,000,000
Box Office
$1,455,045
Themes
Tags
Film Based On A Novel, Lgbtq, Second World War, Spiritual/Religious, Vietnam War, War Drama
Attributes
Filming Location: California, New Jersey, Philadelphia
Narrative Location: Philadelphia
Subject: Vietnam War, war drama
Narrative Location: Philadelphia
Subject: Vietnam War, war drama
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Alas de libertad
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Asas da Liberdade
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Birdy
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Birdy - Le ali della libertà
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Birdy, o anthropos pouli
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Birdy: Asas de Liberdade
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Een vlucht op eenzame hoogte
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Madárka
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Paukštelis
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Ptasiek
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Μπέρντι, ο Ανθρωπος Πουλί
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Пилето
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Птаха
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Пташка
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Птичица
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バーディ
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鳥人
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鸟孩
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