

“"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.
Director
Screenplay
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$9,000,000
Revenue
$2,000,000

Buster Franklin
Theatrical Trailer
Trailer
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