Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2010 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Music, Documentary |
| Director | Tony Palmer |
| Runtime | 106 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (8 votes) |
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Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire is an acquired taste at 5.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A 2010 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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🎭 Cast
Leonard Cohen
Self
Ron Cornelius
Self - electric and acoustic guitar
Bob Johnston
Self - piano and organ
Udo Jürgens
Self
Doris Kunstmann
Self - German actress
Peter Marshal
Self - electric and acoustic bass
David O'Connor
Self - acoustic guitar
Esther Ofarim
Self
Jennifer Warnes
Self - vocals
Donna Washburn
Self - vocals
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