Directed by:
Alan ParkerCinematography:
Michael SeresinComposer:
Peter GabrielCast:
Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron, Karen Young, Bruno Kirby, Marshall Bell, Priscilla Alden, Nancy Fish, Richard Mason (more)Plots(1)
Based on the acclaimed, ‘unfilmable’ novel by William Wharton, about a boy who dreams of flying, Alan Parker’s elliptical, ethereal film is just as vividly poetic as its source. Birdy is story of two unlikely boyhood friends, the confident and popular Al (Nicolas Cage) and Birdy (Matthew Modine), awkward, withdrawn, and obsessed with birds. The advent of the war in Vietnam shatters their youth, and they both return irrevocably changed - one physically traumatised, the other emotionally fractured. This unique and affecting film from director Alan Parker, features skilful, highly committed central performances from young stars Modine and Cage (who allegedly had teeth removed for his gruelling role), and a wonderful score by Peter Gabriel. Birdy is a great unsung gem of 1980s cinema. (Powerhouse Films)
(more)Soundtracks
Birdy
Music from the Film
Label: Real World Records
Year: 2017
Country: UK
Format: LP
Notes: Numbered limited edition including Hi-Res Download card.
1. | SIDE A: At Night | Peter Gabriel | |
2. | Floating Dogs | Peter Gabriel | |
3. | Quiet And Alone | Peter Gabriel | |
4. | SIDE B: Close Up (From Family Snapshot) | Peter Gabriel | |
5. | Slow Water | Peter Gabriel | |
6. | Dressing The Wound | Peter Gabriel |
1. | SIDE A: Birdy's Flight (From Not One Of Us) | Peter Gabriel | |
2. | Slow Marimbas | Peter Gabriel | |
3. | The Heat (From Rhythm Of The Heat) | Peter Gabriel | |
4. | SIDE B: Sketch Pad With Trumpet And Voice | Peter Gabriel | |
5. | Under Lock And Key (From Wallflower) | Peter Gabriel | |
6. | Powerhouse At The Foot Of The Mountain (From San Jacinto) | Peter Gabriel |
Birdy
Music from the Film
Label: Real World Records
Year: 2002
Country: UK
Format: CD
Length: 35:50
Notes: Limited and remastered reissue.
1. | At Night | Peter Gabriel | 02:54 |
2. | Floating Dogs | Peter Gabriel | 03:01 |
3. | Quiet And Alone | Peter Gabriel | 02:37 |
4. | Close Up (From Family Snapshot) | Peter Gabriel | 00:55 |
5. | Slow Water | Peter Gabriel | 02:55 |
6. | Dressing The Wound | Peter Gabriel | 04:11 |
7. | Birdy's Flight (From Not One Of Us) | Peter Gabriel | 03:03 |
8. | Slow Marimbas | Peter Gabriel | 03:25 |
9. | The Heat (From Rhythm Of The Heat) | Peter Gabriel | 04:48 |
10. | Sketch Pad With Trumpet And Voice | Peter Gabriel | 03:09 |
11. | Under Lock And Key (From Wallflower) | Peter Gabriel | 02:28 |
12. | Powerhouse At The Foot Of The Mountain (From San Jacinto) | Peter Gabriel | 02:24 |
Birdy
Music from the Film
Label: Charisma Records
Year: 1985
Country: Japan
Format: LP
Length: 35:50
1. | SIDE A: At Night | Peter Gabriel | 02:54 |
2. | Floating Dogs | Peter Gabriel | 03:01 |
3. | Quiet And Alone | Peter Gabriel | 02:37 |
4. | Close Up (From Family Snapshot) | Peter Gabriel | 00:55 |
5. | Slow Water | Peter Gabriel | 02:55 |
6. | Dressing The Wound | Peter Gabriel | 04:11 |
7. | SIDE B: Birdy's Flight (From Not One Of Us) | Peter Gabriel | 03:03 |
8. | Slow Marimbas | Peter Gabriel | 03:25 |
9. | The Heat (From Rhythm Of The Heat) | Peter Gabriel | 04:48 |
10. | Sketch Pad With Trumpet And Voice | Peter Gabriel | 03:09 |
11. | Under Lock And Key (From Wallflower) | Peter Gabriel | 02:28 |
12. | Powerhouse At The Foot Of The Mountain (From San Jacinto) | Peter Gabriel | 02:24 |
Birdy
Music from the Film
Label: Charisma
Year: 1985
Country: UK
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: At Night | Peter Gabriel | |
2. | Floating Dogs | Peter Gabriel | |
3. | Quiet And Alone | Peter Gabriel | |
4. | Close Up (From Family Snapshot) | Peter Gabriel | |
5. | Slow Water | Peter Gabriel | |
6. | Dressing The Wound | Peter Gabriel | |
7. | SIDE B: Birdy's Flight (From Not One Of Us) | Peter Gabriel | |
8. | Slow Marimbas | Peter Gabriel | |
9. | The Heat (From Rhythm Of The Heat) | Peter Gabriel | |
10. | Sketch Pad With Trumpet And Voice | Peter Gabriel | |
11. | Under Lock And Key (From Wallflower) | Peter Gabriel | |
12. | Powerhouse At The Foot Of the Mountain (From San Jacinto) | Peter Gabriel |