Pretty Bird
“A Rocket Propelled Misadventure”
Synopsis
A comic tale of three would-be entrepreneurs who set out to invent a rocket belt. The clash of their mismatched personalities soon dissolves the business into a morass of recriminations and retaliations, kidnapping, and murder in this parable of American dreams and delusions.
Top Cast
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Billy Crudup
Curtis Prentiss
Paul Giamatti
Rick Honeycutt
Kristen Wiig
Mandy Riddle
David Hornsby
Kenny Owenby
Denis O'Hare
Chuck Sutters
Elizabeth Marvel
Tonya Honeycutt
Anna Camp
Becca French
Aasif Mandvi
Ted the Banker
Adam LeFevre
Phil the Neighbor
Garret Dillahunt
Carson Thrash
Daniel Stewart Sherman
Ted the Credit Card Clerk
Daniel Talbott
Hustler (uncredited)
James Wetzel
Dennis
Brent King
Berger
Lennon Parham
Woman with Beef
Nate Mooney
Randy Pendler
Dierdre Friel
Erica the Waitress
John Behlmann
Corporate Hotshot
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schneider
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Schneider, Zene Baker
- Original Score
- Wim Mertens
- Original Title
- Pretty Bird
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Touchy Feely Films, A&M Sound Pictures, All Mod Cons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schneider
Paul Schneider, Zene Baker
Wim Mertens
Igor Martinović
Elizabeth Giamatti
Department Leadership Roster
Elizabeth Giamatti
Producer
Paul Schneider
Writer
Paul Schneider
Director
Wim Mertens
Original Music Composer
Igor Martinović
Director of Photography
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 Pretty Bird
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pretty Bird about?
A comic tale of three would-be entrepreneurs who set out to invent a rocket belt. The clash of their mismatched personalities soon dissolves the business into a morass of recriminations and retaliations, kidnapping, and murder in this parable of American dreams and delusions.
Who directed Pretty Bird?
Pretty Bird was directed by Paul Schneider.
Who stars in Pretty Bird?
The principal cast of Pretty Bird includes Billy Crudup, Paul Giamatti, Kristen Wiig, David Hornsby, Denis O'Hare.
When was Pretty Bird released and how long is it?
Pretty Bird was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Pretty Bird?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pretty Bird was composed by Wim Mertens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pretty Bird?
Pretty Bird holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).