Bird on a Wire 50 years old

Tony Palmer's film, thought lost for almost 40 years, about Leonard Cohen's 1972 European tour, has now been pieced together from almost 3,000 fragments and restored to its former glory. A unique record of a major poet and singer/songwriter at the height of his powers.

Credits

Bird on a Wire Cast

Name Character
Leonard Cohen He was 39, 82 years old when he died as Himself

Bird on a Wire Crew

Name Department
Tony Palmer as Director. He was 32 (now 83) years old Directing
Tony Palmer as Screenplay. He was 32 (now 83) years old Writing
Bird on a Wire (50 years)

  • Release day: Friday, July 05, 1974
  • Runtime: 105 minutes