Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora, Michael Zelniker, Samuel E. Wright, Keith David. Originally released as a motion picture in 1988. Special features include: cast and crew biographies ; optional music-only soundtrack ; theatrical trailer ; awards ; scene selection.
Summary:
The life of legendary jazz musician Charlie "Yardbird" Parker, directed and produced by jazz fan, Clint Eastwood. The film uses actual recordings by Parker with the backgrounds removed, and accompaniment by modern musicians attuned to the Yardbird's improvisations.
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