After two friends return home from the Vietnam War one becomes mentally unstable and obsesses with becoming a bird.
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Cast
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| Matthew Modine | ... | Birdy | |
| Nicolas Cage | ... | Al Columbato | |
| John Harkins | ... | Doctor Weiss | |
| Sandy Baron | ... | Mr. Columbato | |
| Karen Young | ... | Hannah Rourke | |
| Bruno Kirby | ... | Renaldi | |
| Nancy Fish | ... | Mrs. Prevost | |
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George Buck | ... | Birdy's Father |
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Dolores Sage | ... | Birdy's Mother |
| Pat Ryan | ... | Joe Sagessa (as Robert L. Ryan) | |
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James Santini | ... | Mario Columbato |
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Maud Winchester | ... | Doris Robinson (as Maude Winchester) |
| Marshall Bell | ... | Ronsky | |
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Elizabeth Whitcraft | ... | Rosanne |
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Sandra Beall | ... | Shirley |
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Philly boys Al and Birdy became friends in high school despite the extreme difference in their personalities, Al being the popular and athletic extrovert, Birdy the antisocial "weird" introvert. Al gave Birdy his nickname because of his fascination - obsession really - with birds, especially with flight. Al and Birdy have just completed their service of duty in the Vietnam War and have returned to the States. Al sustained some serious physical injuries, which required major reconstructive surgery to his face. Birdy, however, returned from Vietnam seemingly emotionally scarred. He was missing in action for one month. He has not spoken since he was found. Despite his own medical issues, Al travels to the institution where Birdy is being kept to see if he can assist in getting Birdy out of his near comatose state. Having always had issues with authority, Al is less than forthright with the doctors about Birdy's mental state prior to the war. As Al tries whatever he can to help Birdy ... Written by Huggo
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Country:
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21 December 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$13,720, 25 December 1984Gross USA:
$1,455,045Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$1,455,045Company Credits
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Sergeant Al Columbato: I don't trust the guy. Everything's too interesting to him.
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The picture utilized eight-four pigeons who featured in the film. See more »Goofs
Al calls Birdy "Al" (11:08) See more »Quotes
[about his psychiatrist]Sergeant Al Columbato: I don't trust the guy. Everything's too interesting to him.
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Animals: Perta ... Bird No. 9 Perta's Stunts ... Queepers Alfonso ... AS HIMSELF Cat ... Hobbie Dogs ... Sneaky, Willey, Ace, Prince, Tiger, Bo, Rudah, Chiggar, Tyko, Kelly, Red, Fantasy, Scooter. Seagull ... Jonathan Snake ... Monty Jungle Bird ... Horatio Pigeons ... No's. 1 to 84 See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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I can't believe I took so long to get round to seeing this AMAZING FILM!
It captivated me from the start, beautifully filmed, powerful, sensitive, funny - Incredibly acted by Modine and Cage!
I would like to thank the reviewer that warned about the animal cruelty in 1 scene - I 'think' it was just after the stray dog scene, but I fast forwarded it a littler bit, so didn't seeing anything upsetting.
This film is a must see for any avid movie lover, and yes the ended was AWESOME!
10 out 10, and i'm going on to Amazon to buy a copy.
Enjoy!