Bird of Paradise
L'Oiseau de paradis
Synopsis
A beautiful dancer has two admirers -- one is a young worker whom she has only met by accident, and the other is an unscrupulous businessman. The worker had been training as a Buddhist monk and as his interest in the dancer and the businessman's pursuit of the woman develop, the dancer and the former monk end up at the archaeological site of Angkor.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Camus
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Camus, Jacques Viot
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- L'Oiseau de paradis
- Country of Origin
- Cambodia, France
- Spoken Languages
- Khmer, French
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Filmsonor, Spéva Films, Ciné-Alliance
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Camus
Marcel Camus, Jacques Viot
Maurice Jarre
Raymond Lemoigne
Andrée Feix
Henri Baum, Michel Safra, Serge Silberman
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Camus
Writer
Jacques Viot
Writer
Henri Baum
Producer
Michel Safra
Producer
Serge Silberman
Producer
Raymond Lemoigne
Director of Photography
Andrée Feix
Editor
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Marcel Camus
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bird of Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bird of Paradise about?
A beautiful dancer has two admirers -- one is a young worker whom she has only met by accident, and the other is an unscrupulous businessman. The worker had been training as a Buddhist monk and as his interest in the dancer and the businessman's pursuit of the woman develop, the dancer and the former monk end up at the archaeological site of Angkor.
Who directed Bird of Paradise?
Bird of Paradise was directed by Marcel Camus.
Who stars in Bird of Paradise?
The principal cast of Bird of Paradise includes Sam El, Narie Hem, Nop Nem, Skarine, Norodom Buppha Devi.
When was Bird of Paradise released and how long is it?
Bird of Paradise was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Bird of Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bird of Paradise was composed by Maurice Jarre.