Bird of Prey
Synopsis
As a boy, Dominik watched an American crime boss murder his father, a police officer fighting corruption in Sofia, Bulgaria. Years later, he attempts to avenge his father's death but is imprisoned for 15 years for attempted murder. In prison, he meets an American photo-journalist who shares his enemy and his thoughts of revenge. Released from prison, the two hatch a plot which involves the man's recently-arrived daughter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Temístocles López
- Screenplay & Story
- Tracy Hall Adams, Boyan Milushev, Lynette Prucha, James J. Mellon
- Original Score
- Brian Clifton
- Original Title
- Bird of Prey
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Image Organization, Sneak Preview Productions, BM5 Film Production, First Private Bank Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Temístocles López
Tracy Hall Adams, Boyan Milushev, Lynette Prucha, James J. Mellon
Brian Clifton
David Knaus
Ila von Hasperg, Tracy Hall Adams
Steven J. Wolfe, Jonathan Debin, Boyan Milushev
Department Leadership Roster
Temístocles López
Director
Brian Clifton
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Debin
Producer
Robert W. Harbour
Production Design
Ana Simeonova
Costume Design
Cherlyn Lanning
Costume Design
Boyan Milushev
Producer
David Knaus
Director of Photography
Tracy Hall Adams
Writer
Boyan Milushev
Writer
Lynette Prucha
Writer
Ila von Hasperg
Editor
Tracy Hall Adams
Editor
James J. Mellon
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bird of Prey
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What is Bird of Prey about?
As a boy, Dominik watched an American crime boss murder his father, a police officer fighting corruption in Sofia, Bulgaria. Years later, he attempts to avenge his father's death but is imprisoned for 15 years for attempted murder. In prison, he meets an American photo-journalist who shares his enemy and his thoughts of revenge. Released from prison, the two hatch a plot which involves the man's recently-arrived daughter.
Who directed Bird of Prey?
Bird of Prey was directed by Temístocles López.
Who stars in Bird of Prey?
The principal cast of Bird of Prey includes Jennifer Tilly, Boyan Milushev, Richard Chamberlain, Lenny Von Dohlen, Robert Carradine.
When was Bird of Prey released and how long is it?
Bird of Prey was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Bird of Prey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bird of Prey was composed by Brian Clifton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bird of Prey?
Bird of Prey holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).