

Overview
Two young men are seriously affected by the Vietnam War. One of them has always been obsessed with birds - but now believes he really is a bird, and has been sent to a mental hospital. Can his friend help him pull through?
Top Cast

Matthew Modine
Birdy

Nicolas Cage
Sergeant Al Columbato

John Harkins
Doctor Major Weiss

Sandy Baron
Mr. Columbato

Karen Young
Hannah Rourke

Bruno Kirby
Renaldi

Nancy Fish
Mrs. Prevost

George Buck
Birdy's Father

Dolores Sage
Birdy's Mother

Pat Ryan
Joe Sagessa
James Santini
Mario Columbato

Maud Winchester
Doris Robinson
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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