Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire(2010)
Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire Synopsis
Celebrated filmmaker Tony Palmer follows Leonard Cohen on his 1972 European tour. The film, after extensive re-editing from its initial version, opened in London in 1974. It was shown on German television, but it disappeared for decades and was considered a lost film. Its original version, restored by the director, was released on DVD in 2010 and had its first theatrical release in 2017.
Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire (2010) is a music and documentary film directed by Tony Palmer, released on August 1, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Leonard Cohen, Ron Cornelius, Bob Johnston and Udo Jürgens. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Tony Palmer
- Writers:
- Tony Palmer
- Production:
- The Machat Company
- Status:
- Released
Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire (2010) Trailer
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Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leonard Cohen
as Self
- Ron Cornelius
Ron Cornelius
as Self - electric and acoustic guitar
Bob Johnston
as Self - piano and organ
Udo Jürgens
as Self
Doris Kunstmann
as Self - German actress
- Peter Marshal
Peter Marshal
as Self - electric and acoustic bass
- David O'Connor
David O'Connor
as Self - acoustic guitar
Esther Ofarim
as Self
Jennifer Warnes
as Self - vocals
- Donna Washburn
Donna Washburn
as Self - vocals
Key crew
Directed by Tony Palmer, written by Tony Palmer.
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Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire online?
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Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire (2010) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire?
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The main cast of Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire (2010) includes Leonard Cohen, Ron Cornelius, Bob Johnston, Udo Jürgens and Doris Kunstmann. The film was directed by Tony Palmer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire released?
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Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire was released on August 1, 2010 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire worth watching?
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Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire (2010) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire?
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Yes. The official Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.