1989
Academy Awards
1Wins
1Noms
◆ Won1989
Sound
Les Fresholtz, Dick Alexander, Vern Poore, Willie D. Burton
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Synopsis
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.
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Details
Genres
DramaMusic
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Awards & Recognition
Awards Dominance
4
Wins
7
Nominations
1 Oscar · 1 Golden Globe · 2 Cannes
Won
- Best Actor
- Grand Prix de la Commission Supérieure Technique
- Best Director - Motion Picture · Clint Eastwood
- Sound · Les Fresholtz, Dick Alexander, Vern Poore, Willie D. Burton
Full award breakdown
1989
Golden Globes
1Wins
3Noms
◆ Won1989
Best Director - Motion Picture
Clint Eastwood
Nom1989
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Forest Whitaker
Nom1989
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Diane Venora
1988
Cannes Film Festival
2Wins
3Noms
◆ Won1988
Best Actor
◆ Won1988
Grand Prix de la Commission Supérieure Technique
Nom1988
In Competition - Feature films
Clint EASTWOOD
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Cast
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