Bird

Directed by Clint Eastwood

A heartfelt and sensitive study of legendary saxophonist Charlie Parker by noted jazz enthusiast Clint Eastwood, the film elegantly segues between past and present to recount Parker’s life before his shockingly early demise, aged just 34. Whittaker is terrific in the central role and jazz associates including Dizzy Gillespie and Red Rodney are also bought vividly to life. Winner of the Oscar for Best Sound.

Duration:
160 minutes

Languages:
English

Country of origin:
USA

Year of production:
1988