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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Leonard Cohen in “Bird on a Wire” (Excerpt) by Tony Palmer
Type: Clip • Published 2010-10-19
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rainbow Theater, London
Festival / Special Debut
August 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Palmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Palmer
- Original Title
- Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- The Machat Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Palmer
Tony Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Palmer
Director
Tony Palmer
Writer
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What is Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire about?
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.
Who directed Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire?
Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire was directed by Tony Palmer.
Who stars in Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire?
The principal cast of Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire includes Leonard Cohen, Ron Cornelius, Bob Johnston, Udo Jürgens, Doris Kunstmann.
When was Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire released and how long is it?
Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.