Bird on a Wire (1990)
Movie 1h 50m ★ 6.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, pure adrenaline
Dating from 1990, Bird on a Wire sits in the action, adventure and comedy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by John Badham. The cast includes Mel Gibson, Stephen Tobolowsky and Bill Duke. The running time is 1h 50m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.2 out of 10.
Synopsis
An FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years. Now an old flame has recognised him, and the bad guys are back for revenge.
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Cast & crew
- John BadhamDirector
- Mel Gibsonas Richard "Rick" Jarmin
- Stephen Tobolowskyas Joe Weyburn
- Bill Dukeas Albert Diggs
- John Pyper-Fergusonas Jamie
- Goldie Hawnas Marianne Graves
- David Carradineas Eugene Sorensen
- Joan Severanceas Rachel Varney
- Harry Caesaras Marvin Larson
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Questions about Bird on a Wire
- What genre is Bird on a Wire?
- Bird on a Wire is categorised as Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance.
- Who stars in Bird on a Wire?
- Mel Gibson, Stephen Tobolowsky, Bill Duke, John Pyper-Ferguson, Goldie Hawn appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Bird on a Wire?
- John Badham directed Bird on a Wire.
- How long is Bird on a Wire?
- Bird on a Wire runs for 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- Is Bird on a Wire worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Bird on a Wire?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
