Movie

Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire

★ 5.6(9)20101h 46m

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Director: Tony Palmer
Release date: 2010-08-01
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: The Machat Company

About Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire

Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire is a 2010 movie in the Music and Documentary genres, directed by Tony Palmer, starring Leonard Cohen, Ron Cornelius and Bob Johnston. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

rediscovered film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire in Japan?+

Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire on Netflix?+

Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire?+

Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire?+

Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire stars Leonard Cohen, Ron Cornelius, Bob Johnston, Udo Jürgens and Doris Kunstmann.

When did Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire come out?+

Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire is a 2010 movie directed by Tony Palmer.

What genre is Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire?+

Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire is Music and Documentary film.

Who directed Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire?+

Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire was directed by Tony Palmer.