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 Bird (1988) More at IMDbPro »

Saxophone player Charlie Parker comes to New York in 1940. He is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. He becomes a drug addict but his loving wife Chan tries to help him. Written by Anonymous

Biopic of the famed saxophone player, Charlie Parker. Addicted to drugs from a young age, Parker suffered the corresponding highs and lows. Supported by his loving wife Chan, who resisted attempts to have him placed in a mental institution, he continued to play his new style of music, revolutionizing jazz. Written by garykmcd

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Charlie 'Bird' Parker (Forest Whitaker) is cheered by the audience to a small jazz club in New York... See more (warning! contains spoilers) »

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