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Bird on a Wire

  • 1974
  • 1h 35m
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Bird on a Wire (1974)
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The gravel-voiced songsmith moodily strolls through the byways of various European venues and is seen in concert performing.The gravel-voiced songsmith moodily strolls through the byways of various European venues and is seen in concert performing.The gravel-voiced songsmith moodily strolls through the byways of various European venues and is seen in concert performing.

  • Director
    • Tony Palmer
  • Writer
    • Tony Palmer
  • Stars
    • Leonard Cohen
    • Donna Washburn
    • Ron Cornelius
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    • Director
      • Tony Palmer
    • Writer
      • Tony Palmer
    • Stars
      • Leonard Cohen
      • Donna Washburn
      • Ron Cornelius
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Leonard Cohen
    Leonard Cohen
    • Self
    Donna Washburn
    • Self - vocals
    Ron Cornelius
    • Self - electric and acoustic guitar
    Peter Marshal
    • Self - electric and acoustic bass
    David O'Connor
    • Self - acoustic guitar
    Bob Johnston
    • Self - piano and organ
    John Proffitt
    • Self - interviewer for Weekend World
    Jennifer Warnes
    • Self - vocals
    • (as Jennifer Warren)
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      • Tony Palmer
    • Writer
      • Tony Palmer
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    • Release date
      • July 5, 1974 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Leonard Cohen. Bird on a wire
    • Filming locations
      • Berlin, Germany
    • Production company
      • The Machat Company
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      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 anamorphic

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