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Birdy

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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?

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1984-12-14

Runtime: 120 mins

Director: Alan Parker

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama, War

Original title: Birdy

Production Companies: TriStar Pictures, A&M Films

Production Countries: United States of America

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