(1988)Directed by Clint Eastwood161 min · RDrama, Music

“"There are no second acts in American lives."”

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

Forest Whitakeras Charlie 'Bird' Parker

Diane Venoraas Chan Parker

Michael Zelnikeras Red Rodney

Samuel E. Wrightas Dizzy Gillespie

Keith Davidas Buster Franklin

Michael McGuireas Brewster

James Handyas Esteves

Damon Whitakeras Young Bird

Morgan Nagleras Kim

AD Arlen Dean Snyderas Dr. Heath

Sam Robardsas Moscowitz

Glenn Wrightas Alcoholic Patient

George Orrisonas Patient with Checkers

Bill Cobbsas Dr. Caulfield

Hamilton Campas Mayor of 52nd Street

Chris Bosleyas First Doorman

George T. Bruceas Second Doorman

Joey Greenas Gene

John Witherspoonas Sid

Tony Toddas Frog

Jo De Winteras Mildred Berg

Richard Zavagliaas Ralph the Narc

Anna Thomsonas Audrey

Al Puglieseas Owner - Three Deuces